Job Title : R&D Head – Spinning
Location: Tirupur
Age: Below 45 years
Reporting To: Technical Director / Business Head
Job Purpose:
To lead R&D initiatives in spinning operations by driving product innovation, process optimization, cost reduction, and quality improvement to enhance overall business performance and competitiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
1. R&D Strategy & Leadership
- Define and implement R&D strategy aligned with business goals
- Lead and mentor the R&D team across units
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement culture
2. Product Development
- Develop value-added yarns (compact, slub, siro, core-spun, blends, etc.)
- Handle customer-specific developments for domestic and export markets
- Ensure successful trials and commercialization
3. Process Optimization
- Improve efficiency across departments (blowroom to ring frame)
- Reduce waste, end breakage, and improve productivity
- Standardize best practices across units
4. Quality Improvement
- Monitor yarn quality parameters (CSP, CV%, IPI, U%, Hairiness)
- Implement corrective and preventive actions
- Ensure consistency across production
5. Cost Optimization
- Optimize raw material utilization and mixing strategies
- Drive cost-saving initiatives across processes
- Improve kg/spindle/day productivity
6. Trials & Technology Implementation
- Lead large-scale trials and implementation of new technologies
- Evaluate machinery upgrades and attachments
- Ensure scalability of innovations
7. Cross-functional Coordination
- Work closely with production, quality, marketing, and maintenance teams
- Support customer interactions and audits
- Resolve critical technical issues
8. Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze production, quality, and cost data
- Present MIS reports and strategic insights to management
Key Skills Required
- Strong expertise in spinning operations and yarn development
- Strategic thinking and leadership ability
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong knowledge of yarn testing and quality control
- Excellent coordination and communication skills
Experience Requirement
- 10 - 15 years in spinning industry with strong R&D exposure
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Successful new product developments
- Reduction in waste and end breakage
- Improvement in yarn quality parameters
- Cost savings per kg of yarn
- Productivity improvement (kg/spindle/day)
- Reduction in customer complaints
Additional Expectations
- Ability to manage large-scale operations
- Strong leadership and team development focus
- Innovation-driven mindset
- Exposure to export and customer requirements
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Technology / Textile Engineering
- Master’s Degree (preferred)
- Strong technical expertise in spinning and yarn engineering
Apply Now
Interested candidates can contact HR Priya and share your updated resume:
Email: [email protected]
Call / WhatsApp: +91 99948 63807
Work Location: In person
