Bulk Materials Handling Engineer in Kalyani

Continental; Bagula; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineering and technology seeks a Bulk Materials Handling Engineer to manage product development projects based in Kalyani, India. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Core Engineering or Science and at least 5 years of experience in rubber materials R&D and product development. Responsibilities include driving product innovations, improving material specifications, and ensuring compliance with project requirements. Successful candidates will possess knowledge of conveyor belt products and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in rubber materials R&D and rubber product development.
• Experience leading small projects within the organization.
• Good understanding of rubber materials and manufacturing methods.
• Knowledge of conveyor belts and rubber materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development projects for bulk materials handling belts.
• Drive new product development ensuring project requirements are met.
• Document test results and issue specifications for product tolerances.
• Train staff and support customer queries on applications.
• Collaborate with material/process engineers on raw materials.

Skills

Rubber materials R&D

Project management

Conveyor Belts knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Core Engineering or Science

Job description

Overview

Bulk Materials Handling Engineer in Kalyani — Full-time. Legal Entity: Phoenix Conveyor Belt India Private Ltd. (0878). Working Time: Full Time. Job Flexibility: Onsite Job.

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures products and systems for various industries, focusing on smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber.

Responsibilities

• Technical responsible for bulk materials handling belts made in Kalyani, India. Manage product development projects assigned and provide technical responsibility for bulk materials handling belts in Kalyani, India.
• Actively participate in Product Development (PD) projects for Bulk Materials Handling business in APAC.
• Drive the New Product Development Funnel, contribute to product management activities, and participate in strategic projects.
• Support customer acquisition and product development to meet India standards.
• Define DFMEA and product DVP to meet project requirements; develop test plans and procedures.
• Develop and document design standards for the product line; train others as needed.
• Systematically analyze own and competitor products, including product performance and manufacturing processes.
• Serve as a technical expert to train new engineering staff and assist with customer/applications questions.
• Develop belt specifications and define/obtain materials and process steps for building prototype belts.
• Develop new belt constructions to improve functionality and durability.
• Aim to improve belt quality while reducing process, scrap, and material costs.
• Document test results of prototype belts and issue product specifications with tolerances.
• Contribute to CT raw material strategy toward sustainable products; approve materials for final products.
• Approve alternative suppliers of raw materials (polymers, chemicals, fabrics, steel cables, fasteners, splice materials, etc.).
• Work with Material Platform / Material Process Engineering to define specifications and test procedures for raw material suppliers (cord, fabric, coating, rubber).
• Assist in developing new alternative material suppliers and support audits if necessary.

Qualifications

• University level Bachelor's Degree in Core Engineering or Science.
• Minimum 5 years in rubber materials R&D and rubber product development; or more than 10 years working experience in general rubber and plastics industries.
• Moderate knowledge of management tools and techniques.
• Experience leading small projects within the organization.
• Moderate knowledge of Conveyor Belts products and a good understanding of rubber materials and manufacturing methods.

Location

Job Location: Kalyani, India.

Application

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