Deputy Manager - Engineering

Client of Radhe Consultants Vadodara; Devanahalli; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Radhe Consultants Vadodara in Bengaluru (Devanahalli) seeks an Engineering Manager to lead polymer/rubber formulation, extrusion and NPD efforts. The role demands hands-on work with silicone, PVC, and TPE compounds, plus development of custom extrusion profiles and cost‑effective material solutions for new products.

The successful candidate will drive product development, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and guide localization of raw materials while ensuring compliance with relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Polymer Science/Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience in polymer/rubber extrusion, compounding, product development and process optimization.
• Strong knowledge of elastomer/polymer behaviour, formulation development and tooling

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize and troubleshoot polymer formulations and compound systems (Silicone, PVC, TPE, Graphite).
• Lead NPD activities from concept through industrialization and product transfer to serial production.
• Conduct hands-on extrusion trials, optimize process parameters and resolve extrusion issues.
• Lead design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA and risk assessment for new products.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Tooling and Procurement for successful transfers and continuous improvement.

Skills

Polymer formulation

Extrusion

NPD leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Polymer Science

Polymer Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Rubber Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAD tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION - Dy. / Manager - Engineering

Industry: Polymer/Rubber Extrusion

Department: Engineering

Job Title: Dy. / Manager - Engineering Experience: 10-14 years Location: Bengaluru, Devanahalli Reporting To: Factory Manager

Job Summary

Seeking a dynamic and technically strong Engineering Manager with hands‑on experience in polymer/rubber compounding, formulation development, extrusion, product development and process optimization.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Silicone, PVC and TPE compounds, with experience in formulation development, raw‑material selection, extrusion processing, tooling and customized profile development. Exposure to expandable graphite and fire‑resistant compounds will be an added advantage.

The role will be responsible for developing new products / Compounds improving existing formulations, identifying and qualifying alternative/local raw materials, developing customized extrusion profiles, optimizing tooling and processes, and supporting successful transfer of products from development to serial production.

The candidate should have the ability to work hands‑on with Chemicals, formulations, extrusion trials, tooling, testing and problem solving, while also leading cross‑functional NPD activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Polymer Formulation & Compounding

   Develop, optimize and troubleshoot formulations for:

   • Silicone
   • TPE
   • PVC
   • Graphite
   • Other elastomer/polymer systems as required.

   Select and evaluate polymers, fillers, plasticizers, curing agents, stabilizers, pigments, processing aids and other additives.

   Develop formulations to achieve required mechanical properties, ageing resistance, temperature resistance, fire performance, surface finish, dimensional stability and processability.

   Identify and evaluate alternatives and locally available raw materials without compromising product performance or certification requirements.

   Establish and maintain formulation standards, compound specifications, processing parameters and technical documentation.

   Support localization of raw materials and development of alternate formulations for cost and supply‑chain optimization.

   Exposure to graphite‑based and fire‑resistant formulations will be an added advantage.

2. Product & NPD Development

   Lead NPD activities for polymer/rubber extrusion from concept, feasibility, material selection, design, prototyping, trials, validation and industrialization.

   Translate customer and application requirements into appropriate material, product, dimensional and process specifications.

   Develop customized extrusion profiles for door sealing, building profiles and industrial applications.

   Evaluate technical feasibility, manufacturing feasibility, cost and risks associated with new products.

   Lead product development activities from initial concept through successful production launch.

3. Extrusion Process Development

   Conduct hands‑on extrusion trials and establish optimum process parameters.

   Troubleshoot extrusion‑related issues such as:

   • Dimensional variation
   • Profile deformation
   • Surface defects
   • Die swell
   • Poor surface finish
   • Material flow issues
   • Curing/vulcanization issues
   • Shrinkage and distortion
   • Colour variation

   Optimize extrusion parameters to achieve consistent quality, productivity and material utilization.

   Develop and document standard process parameters for production.

4. Tooling & Product Design

   Lead extrusion die/tooling development for customized profiles.

   Review and optimize die design based on material behaviour, flow characteristics and product geometry.

   Coordinate with tooling suppliers for die design, manufacturing, trials and corrections.

   Review engineering drawings for manufacturability, tolerances and application requirements.

   Apply GD&T principles where applicable.

   Conduct tolerance stack‑up analysis and recommend appropriate dimensional tolerances.

   Familiarity with SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent CAD tools is preferred.

5. Prototype, Testing & Validation

   Plan and coordinate prototype development, of compounds ,extrusion trials and product validation.

   Define appropriate testing requirements for:

   • Hardness
   • Tensile strength
   • Elongation
   • Compression/deflection
   • Tear resistance
   • Ageing
   • Weather resistance
   • Temperature resistance
   • Fire performance
   • Dimensional stability
   • Surface and appearance requirements

   Establish testing standards and validation plans in line with applicable ASTM, ISO, DIN, UL and customer‑specific requirements.

   Introduce Testing methods for compound Validation like Viscosity , Shrinkage, Hardness etc..

   Support qualification and certification activities for new products.

6. Design & Process Risk Management

   Conduct and lead:

   • Design Reviews
   • DFMEA
   • PFMEA
   • DFM
   • Process capability evaluation

   Identify potential product and process risks during development and ensure appropriate mitigation actions are implemented.

   Establish control plans and critical‑to‑quality parameters for new products.

7. Production Transfer & Technical Support

   Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Procurement and Sales teams to transfer new products into serial production.

   Support pilot production and initial production runs.

   Resolve technical issues arising during prototype, trial and initial production stages.

   Provide technical guidance to production teams and establish standardized process conditions.

   Support continuous improvement of existing products, formulations and processes.

8. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

   Lead structured problem‑solving activities using appropriate methodologies such as:

   • 5 Why
   • 8D
   • A3
   • DMAIC
   • Fishbone / Ishikawa
   • Root Cause Analysis

   Drive corrective and preventive actions for product and process issues.

   Identify opportunities for improvement in quality, productivity, material consumption, tooling performance and manufacturing cost.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in: ( Any one)

• Polymer Science
• Polymer Engineering
• Rubber Technology
• Chemical Engineering
• or a related discipline.

1014 years of relevant experience in polymer/rubber extrusion, compounding, product development or a closely related industry.

Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical leadership, NPD, R&D or product-development role.

Strong hands‑on knowledge of:

• Elastomer/polymer behaviour
• Compounding
• Formulation development
• Extrusion processing
• Product development
• Tooling/die development
• Process troubleshooting

Demonstrated experience in extrusion line trials and process optimization.

Strong understanding of material‑property relationships and their impact on extrusion and final product performance.

Practical knowledge of international standards including ASTM, ISO, DIN and UL.

Strong analytical, communication, project‑management and team‑leadership skills.

Ability to independently lead technical discussions with tooling manufacturers and raw‑material suppliers.

Preferred Experience

Experience with Silicone, TPE and PVC extrusion.

Experience in co‑extrusion added advantage.

Experience in door sealing systems, building profiles, automotive sealing or industrial rubber/polymer profiles.

Experience with fire‑resistant / self-extinguishing compounds.

Exposure to expandable graphite or other fire‑retardant systems Is an added advantage

Experience in raw‑material localization and alternative formulation development.

Experience working with international suppliers and global R&D/technical teams.

Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent.

Experience with extrusion tooling suppliers and die correction/development.

Knowledge of UL, fire‑testing and application‑specific certification requirements.

Core Competencies

The candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong polymer and formulation knowledge
• Hands‑on extrusion expertise
• Product‑development capability
• Material and raw‑material evaluation
• Tooling and die‑development understanding
• Structured problem‑solving
• Data‑driven decision making
• Cross‑functional leadership

Key Success Measure

The successful candidate will be expected to build strong internal competence in polymer formulation, extrusion technology and NPD, while supporting the organization's long‑term objective of developing and localizing polymer/rubber technologies and products in India.