Lead R&D - Building Finishing System

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago

Company DescriptionSika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2024, Sika's around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion.Job Description

Research and develop product as per product idea developed product management
Follow company's processes, support ISO process
Coordination with the respective Sika global R&D manager for new projects
Raw material selection & validation
Supplier selection & development in cooperation with the purchasing department
Specifying product formulations
Specifying production procedures in coordination with production department
Taking part in new/alternate vendor development for the enhancement of product quality and cost reduction
Troubleshooting - support the technical, QC and operations team whenever there is a customer complaint and they are not able to resolve it
Cost optimization by reformulation
Ensuring the ecology & safety of selected raw materials, intermediates & final products
Maintaining secrecy, safeguarding confidential information & complying with Sika policies
Developing formulation with Black Box for Toll Manufacturing locations .
Working Closely with retail team & Target Market for product development .

Qualifications

BSc/Msc degree in Chemistry/ B.E in Chemical engineering or Material Science

Additional InformationMinimum of 10 years of experience in product development in Chemical Manufacturing Company for Cementitious products such as- grouts, mortars, powder additives, tile adhesives, tile grouts, bedding mortars, wall finish, plaster products, self-levelling screeds and industrial floor hardeners.Candidate must have good knowledge of cement chemistry, supplementary cementitious materials, and various additives used in cementitious products.Candidate must be familiar with the relevant IS, EN and ASTM testing methods and standards for raw materials and finished product. Knowledge on other construction chemicals products is not mandatory but will be of added advantage (admixtures, coatings, adhesives).

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