DGM / Sr. Manager - Research & Development (Rubber Components)

Mappy Global Resources; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mappy Global Resources in Pune seeks a DGM / Sr. Manager- Research & Development for rubber components. You will lead the R&D function, drive product design, and oversee new product development and innovation.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure cost competitiveness, manufacturability, and compliance with global quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Rubber Component Design & Development.
• At least 8 years in a leadership role managing an R&D/Engineering team.
• Experience in Automotive OEM/Tier-1 supplier or Rubber Component manufacturing industry is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development for rubber components across automotive and industrial segments.
• Drive customer engineering projects and provide technical support.
• Oversee material development and supplier collaboration.
• Develop tools and processes to improve manufacturability.
• Plan and execute validation and testing per quality standards.

Skills

Rubber Engineering

Elastomer Materials

Rubber Processing

Polymer Chemistry

Mold Design

Automotive Standards

Education

BE/B.Tech in Polymer Engineering / Rubber Technology

M.Tech in Polymer Technology / Rubber Technology preferred

Job description

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Job Description:

Role

DGM / Sr. Manager- Research & Development (Rubber Components)

Location

Pune

Department

Research & Development

Job Purpose

To lead the Research & Development function for the company's Rubber and Polymer Components business by driving product design, new product development, material innovation, engineering excellence, customer-focused solutions, and technology advancement. The role is responsible for developing world‑class rubber products for Automotive, Industrial, Marine, Agriculture, Construction Equipment, and other mobility applications while ensuring cost competitiveness, manufacturability, and compliance with global quality standards.

Educational Qualification

B.E./B.Tech. in Polymer Engineering / Rubber TechnologyM.Tech. in Polymer Technology/Rubber Technology preferred

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Rubber Component Design & Development.
• At least 8 years in a leadership role managing an R&D/Engineering team.
• Experience in Automotive OEM/Tier-1 supplier or Rubber Component manufacturing industry is mandatory.

Technical Expertise

• The incumbent should possess strong technical knowledge in: Rubber Engineering / Rubber compound selection / Elastomer materials (NR, NBR, EPDM, Silicone, FKM, CR, SBR, HNBR etc.)
• Rubber-to-metal bonded products
• Bellows, Bushes, Mounts, Grommets, Boots, Seals, Gaskets, O-Rings, Anti-vibration components, Rubber hoses, Molded rubber products

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development
• Customer Engineering
• Material Development
• Tool Development
• Validation & Testing

Knowledge Required

• Rubber processing technologies
• Polymer chemistry
• Mold design
• Rubber compounding
• Automotive standards , ASTM, SAE, DIN, ISO, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, DO