General Manager - Research & Development - Engineering Plastic Industry

GM - R&D Engineering Plastic

Key Responsibilities:

- Formulate the overall R & D strategy for the organization with respect to the product pipeline and process innovations.

- Identify and drive new products, product improvements and product application development for engineering plastics compounds in line with Loxims business strategy.

- Continuously focus on the expansion of the product portfolio (depth and breadth) to meet the changing needs of customers; ensure new products are brought to market in a timely manner and according to the allocated budget.

- Oversee on time technical support and product application developments to meet the needs of all customers across the regions.

- Decide technical feasibility for products and applications, basis OEM specifications and standards.

- Survey the global market and explore new and emerging technologies; evaluate potential for their use at Loxim and make recommendations to the Leadership team on the same.

- Develop best practice guidelines for research and development activities with respect to adherence to regulatory requirements.

- Ensure regulatory compliance of all R&D department activities. Liaison and secure the necessary certification from the relevant government body as applicable.

- Manage the R&D laboratory infrastructure including processing machines and analytical instruments that help with product development and meeting customer needs.

- Oversee the product risk rating of development grades across customer, grade, and application.

- Ensure continuous analysis of the risk profile for new grades and uses.

- Represent Loxim at international industry conferences and seminars, showcase Loxims activities and generate goodwill for the Organization.

- Enable training needs identification and ensure periodic trainings for all team members to ensure everyone is up to date with product and process advancements; create a future ready workforce.

- Develop internal training modules on EP compounds and blends to enhance the technical level of product and application knowledge across all functional areas.

Qualifications:

- Post Graduate Degree in Applied Chemistry/ Polymer preferred

- Bachelors Degree / Diploma in Plastics/Polymers

Skills & Knowledge:

- Experience working in Engineering Plastics/Polymers/ similar industry with 15-25 years of experience with at least 10-15 years in a R&D position of similar responsibility.

- Expertise in compounding of PA6, PA66, PP, PBT, PET, PC/PC blends is preferred.

- Experience with APQP, DFMEA, TS16964.

- Six sigma certifications preferred.

- Liaising skills with various stakeholders.

- Comprehensive understanding of product development, quality and compliance policies and procedures