Lead R&D - Building Finishing System

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development & Coordination:

• Research and develop products as per the product ideas developed by product management.
• Follow company processes, supporting ISO compliance and procedures.
• Coordinate with the respective Sika global R&D manager for new product development projects.

• Raw Material & Supplier Management:

• Select and validate raw materials in coordination with the purchasing department.
• Support supplier selection and development to enhance product quality and reduce costs.
• Work on new/alternate vendor development to ensure product quality improvements and cost savings.

• Formulation & Production Procedures:

• Specify product formulations based on research and development needs.
• Define production procedures in collaboration with the production department.

• Troubleshooting & Technical Support:

• Provide troubleshooting support to technical, QC, and operations teams in case of unresolved customer complaints.
• Offer technical expertise to resolve product-related issues.

• Cost Optimization:

• Drive cost optimization efforts through product reformulation.
• Work on product enhancements to ensure both quality and cost-effectiveness.

• Ecology & Safety Compliance:

• Ensure the ecological and safety compliance of selected raw materials, intermediates, and final products.

• Confidentiality & Compliance:

• Maintain secrecy, safeguard confidential information, and comply with Sika's policies and guidelines.

• Collaboration for Toll Manufacturing:

• Develop formulations with Black Box for Toll Manufacturing locations.

• Collaboration with Retail & Market Teams:

• Work closely with the retail team and target market for product development to ensure alignment with market needs and trends.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong background in product development and research.
• Excellent coordination skills with global teams.
• Experience in raw material selection, supplier development, and formulation specification.
• Ability to provide technical support and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Knowledge of ecological and safety standards for raw materials and final products.
• Familiarity with cost optimization strategies in product development.