Product and Development Manager

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Literature survey • Formulation of lubricating oils, metal working fluids, industrial Speciality oils • Evaluation of raw materials • Testing of products as per ASTM, IP, ISI, DIN standards • Analysis of technical samples of products received from customers during various stages of usage and providing appropriate feedback to them. • Analysis of water samples to find its suitability for use with emulsifiable products like soluble cutting oils covering tests like ph, conductivity, total alkalinity, hardness, chloride, sulphate, T.D.S, c.o.d., microbial growth etc. • Performing the inspection and testing of regular production batches as per specifications. In case of non- conformance, finding the cause for failure and taking corrective actions. Raw materials, intermediates products and packaging materials also tested for quality. • Evaluation of various competitor samples for comparisons and 5research purpose. • To carry out, maintain and review calibration schedules of lab Equipments. • Performance of product developed as per ASTM, IP, ISI. • Scaling up from laboratory scale to pilot plant for Greases. • Preparation of standard specifications for quality check • Preparation of product data sheet • Preparation of material safety data sheet • Transfer of technology to production • Conduct successful trial at customers end • Modification in formulation on basis of experience during trials • Sourcing of raw materials • Substitutes / alternate raw materials in formulation • Preparation of manufacturing procedure for production with all details of controls such as temperature, reaction time, sequence of addition of raw materials, and intermediate control test (acid number, viscosity, water content, ph etc) • Preparation of specifications of raw materials used in formulations • Well versed with ISO 9000:2000 procedures and requirements Preferred candidate profile