Assistant Manager - R&D - Adhesive formulation

New Product Research & Development

• Design and formulate acrylics and rubber based novel pressure sensitive adhesives on  market needs and customer specifications.

• Understanding on solvent, emulsion and hotmelt based pressure sensitive adhesives  

• Drives technology innovation through idea generation, root cause analysis, effective troubleshooting, and implementing lasting corrective actions.

• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, clear communication, and structured data management.

• Deep, practical understanding of key technical material properties, performance characteristics, and their critical interconnection with processing parameters, converting efficiency, and final end-use applications.

• Maintains a proactive watch on emerging technologies, intellectual property, and market trends within the adhesive industry for  strategic planning and securing a competitive advantage.

• Responsible for continuous productivity and efficiency improvement through digitalization and automation, artificial intelligence and machine learnings

Project Management & Execution

• Accurate and timely management of Cost driven, Business continuity and strategic projects for AMEA region in accordance with DDOS/Stage gate processes in line with the product strategy and AOP needs till development stage.

• Participate & conduct regular project calls with cross-functional teams & update A3 Project plans, Timelines, CTQs, Specifications, application test plans, Reports and Reviews.

• Manage R&D; process through Clarity platform including ideations to Project Develop stage

• Smooth transition of project from Develop stage to respective team for commercialization and also participate in all meetings till the completion of the project.

• Responsible for strategic idea generation aimed at cost mitigation and expanding the portfolio through new product development.

• Leads and manages R&D; projects, encompassing scope definition, timeline management, and seamless coordination with cross-functional teams (e.g., Procurement, Manufacturing, Marketing, R&D; cost out team).

• Communicates research outcomes effectively by documenting findings, preparing comprehensive technical reports, and clear presentation of results to stakeholders.

• Required actions and follow current process to drive project till develop stage

Department: Research & Development
Function: Research
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level