Head of Research and Development

Role & responsibilities

Job Role: Head Research & Development (Plastic Compounding)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead R&D activities in plastic compounding, including the development of thermoplastics, filled compounds, color and additive masterbatches.
  
• Innovate and formulate new compounds based on customer and market requirements.
  
• Conduct lab-scale trials and oversee scale-up to commercial production.
  
• Optimize compounding processes using

  twin-screw extruders

  and other industry-standard equipment.
• Utilize advanced testing and analysis tools like

  DSC, TGA, FTIR, MFI

  to ensure quality and performance.
• Develop and implement strategic R&D roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, QA/QC, sales, and marketing) to support product launches and enhancements.
  
• Ensure regulatory compliance with

  REACH, RoHS, UL, FDA

  , and other relevant standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation including formulations, test reports, and technical specifications.
  
• Provide technical support to customers for custom compound development and product validation.
  
• Monitor industry trends and competitor technologies to keep the organization at the forefront of innovation.
  
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of R&D engineers, chemists, and technicians.
  
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, cost optimization, and innovation in product development.
  

Qualifications:

• B.E./M.Tech/Ph.D. in

  Plastic Engineering

  ,

  Polymer Science

  , or

  Materials Science

  .
• 1020 years of hands-on R&D experience in

  plastic compounding or masterbatch

  industries.
• Expertise in formulation, processing, and testing of plastic materials.
  
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
  
• Excellent communication and customer interaction abilities.

Preferred candidate profile