Executive - Polymer R&D

Ilios Advisory; Mysuru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilios Advisory in Mysuru is seeking a hands-on R&D professional to formulate and optimize PVC compounds for outsoles and midsoles, working to meet tear strength, abrasion resistance, hardness, and flex fatigue targets. You will scale up lab developments on the shop floor, troubleshoot processing issues, and drive commercialization with production teams.

Additionally, you will perform material characterization, establish SOPs for compounding and injection processes, and document experiments and

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

1. 1. PVC Compounding & Development:
   • a. Formulate and optimize PVC compounds for outsoles and midsoles (open footwear and lifestyle shoes) to meet target specifications for tear strength, abrasion resistance, hardness, and flex-crack resistance.
   • b. Formulate value-added compounds, including cork-filled PVC soles and high- elasticity/rubbery-touch soles.
   • c. Develop specialized polymer alloys/blends incorporating PVC with NBR, SEBS, and EVA.
   • d. Optimize existing formulations to reduce weight without compromising physical performance.
2. 2. Production & Process Support:
   • a. Collaborate with production teams to scale up and commercialize R&D developments on the shop floor.
   • b. Troubleshoot operational and quality issues during mass production.
   • c. Optimize processing parameters across high/low-speed mixers (hot & cold), PVC injection moulding machines, and rotary machines.
3. 3. Testing & Characterization:

   Perform physical testing and material characterization (e.g., rheology/MDR, tensile strength, hardness, abrasion, and flex fatigue) to ensure quality compliance.

4. 4. Documentation & Compliance:
   • a. Establish SOPs for compounding and injection processes, ensuring strict shop-floor adherence.
   • b. Document lab experiments, pilot trials, and production batches to facilitate seamless technology transfer and commercialization.