CTO - CoE - Advanced Materials

CTO & CoE (Advanced Materials) – Multi Billion Dollar Indian Business House Near Gurgaon

- The incumbent is responsible to ensure that the organization meets the objectives for researching and developing new products or technologies and improving existing products. Responsibility also includes addressing the day-to-day process/technical issues and upgrading the existing manufacturing process.

- Making eminent Engineering/scientific Contributions to upgrade/develop existing/new products, Process and execute validation protocol achieving professional excellence predominantly in New Product Development and R&D for various composite structures.

- Focus on new product development, Composite materials-GFRP & CFRP and Moulds, thermoplastic, RIM, RTM, LFI, SMC, NanoComposites. Materials selection, Verification and Validation of composite processes & Nano-composites. Lead Quality improvement

Job Description :

- Work on the Research and Development (R&D) program, from new product proposal to commercialization.

- Drive accountability, consistency, quality, and process standardization across all phases of research and development.

- In accordance with company objectives develop and monitor research plans and budgets for R&D projects, ensuring projects are completed on time and within cost objectives.

- Ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability.

- Develop competencies in the fields of composites identify potential directions and niche products.

- Develop products of composite using thermoplastic and thermoset matrix system by RTM, Infusion, autoclave, Pultrusion, SMC, and LFI technology.

- Good knowledge of thermoset/thermoplastic composite

- Global awareness and knowledge on the development and characterization of new materials for the composite.

- Drive introduction of new process/technology projects.

- Streamline and Improve existing manufacturing line and set-up.

Domain Expertise :

- Ph.D. in Composite

- 5-8 years prior experience in FRP/Composite Industry both in glass and carbon composites

- Agile Experience

- Experience working in manufacturing /metal industry or organizations with an agile culture

- Professional attitude and service orientation; superb team player

Individual Skills:

- Decent communication and collaboration skills and a strong work ethic

- Ability to work at an abstract level and gain consensus

Mindset & Behaviors:

- Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable & effective workplace

- Brings a high-energy and passionate outlook to the role and has a strong sense of ownership