Job Description – Head / Sr. Manager, R&D (Quartz Plant)
Position: Head / Sr. R&D Manager
Department: Research & Development
Location: Dudu
Reporting to: Plant Head / Director
Key Responsibilities
Raw Material Testing & SOPs
- Lead the testing and evaluation of all incoming raw materials (grit, fillers, resins, chemicals, pigments).
- Establish and enforce SOPs for raw material testing and new design development.
- Ensure test records and input parameters comply with product requirements.
Resin & Filler Quality Assurance
- Conduct comprehensive testing of resin and fillers across all defined parameters.
- Maintain structured test reports aligned with production schedules and product standards.
New Product & Design Development
- Develop new shades, formulations, and innovative product lines aligned with market trends.
- Drive exploration of new designs, conduct market analysis, and translate insights into product development.
- Oversee preparation and testing of daily development samples to ensure sustained quality.
Production Planning & Process Control
- Strategically plan raw material and pigment requirements.
- Verify quality and shade consistency of raw materials and production samples.
- Monitor contamination control and process stability across operations.
In-Process & Final Quality Monitoring
- Validate shade, grit structure, and material quality during production.
- Prepare pre- and post-production lot reports.
- Ensure adherence to defined process parameters for consistent output.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with production teams for trial runs and approvals.
- Provide technical support and formulation checks during manufacturing processes.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain comprehensive product test reports and quality documentation.
- Ensure systematic recording of daily processes, testing results, and observations.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong domain expertise in quartz raw materials, formulations, and product testing.
- Proven capability in new product development, shade innovation, and design exploration.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to lead trials and implement process improvements.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration with production and quality teams.
- High attention to detail, process orientation, and problem-solving ability.
Qualification & Experience
- Education: M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
- Experience: 10–12 years of progressive R&D experience in the Quartz industry.
- Demonstrated success in leading product development, quality testing, and formulation management.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Application Question(s):
- do you have M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering ?
- Your current location (city) ?
- Your current CTC?
- your expected CTC?
- how soon you can join if get selected?
- Your current Industry?
Experience:
- R&D experience with Quartz industry.: 10 years (Required)
- leading product development: 10 years (Preferred)
- quality testing, and formulation management: 10 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
