Contract Type: Initial Casual Contract – Transition to Permanent About Kormax Kormax is a global supplier of advanced engineering materials and solutions, serving industries ranging from heavy manufacturing to consumer goods. With a growing footprint across Asia-Pacific, Kormax is launching a large-scale PVC dipping and coating program across India to expand our capabilities in high-performance polymer-based applications. --- Role Summary Kormax is seeking an accomplished Plastics Engineer based in India, with deep technical expertise in PVC dipping and coating processes, to lead the setup, coordination, and quality oversight of a multi-site coating program. This role involves working directly with Indian subcontractors to design, scale, and optimise PVC coating operations, ensuring strict adherence to international quality, safety, and performance standards. --- Key Responsibilities Lead the technical setup of PVC dipping and coating production lines, including specification of equipment and materials. Evaluate, onboard, and manage multiple subcontractors across India to meet production and quality requirements. Develop and enforce quality assurance protocols, process controls, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Provide ongoing technical guidance and troubleshooting support to subcontractors and internal stakeholders. Conduct site inspections, audits, and performance assessments regularly across subcontractor locations. Coordinate with Kormax’s New Zealand and Asia-Pacific teams on production schedules, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure all processes comply with safety regulations, environmental guidelines, and Kormax’s internal standards. --- Required Experience & Qualifications Degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in PVC dipping, plastisol coating, or similar polymer coating processes. Proven track record in setting up and scaling PVC production lines and managing contract manufacturers or third-party vendors. Strong understanding of plastisol formulations, curing processes, tooling design, and performance testing methods. Experience with Indian manufacturing environments, including regulatory, logistical, and supplier management dynamics. Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi (or regional languages), and ability to manage remote teams. Strong documentation and reporting capabilities. --- Contract Scope & Duration This position will begin as a casual contract role, focused on the initial setup, supplier onboarding, and process validation. Upon confirmation of the production phase—expected within 4 to 6 weeks—the role will transition to a permanent, full-time position within Kormax’s growing operations in India.
