Manager - Bonded RandD Vitrified

Saint-Gobain Group in India; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Group in India is seeking a Manager - Bonded R&D (Vitrified) to lead advanced ceramic/R&D programs at Mora near Uran, Navi-Mumbai. The role requires 8–12 years of experience in ceramic/glass industries and a strong track record of delivering NPD on schedule.

You will lead a team of researchers, drive raw material development, technology transfer, and coordinate with production for trials. IP awareness and DOE/data analytics are valued assets.

Qualifications

• MTech in Ceramic Engg or Materials Science is required.
• PhD with 5+ years and team-management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ceramic chemistry and materials formulation.
• Experience with IP processes and invention disclosures desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead significant R&D projects in bonded ceramics and vitrification.
• Head RE scientists and manage team performance.
• Plan and execute NPD projects on time and budget.
• Coordinate with production and process for trials.
• Collaborate with Global R&D for tech transfer.

Skills

Ceramic chemistry

Ceramics processing

Sintering & vitrification

IP & invention disclosures

DOE & data analytics

Lab leadership

Education

MTech in Ceramic Engg/Materials Science

PhD in Ceramic/Materials Science + team mgmt

Job description

Job Description

Job Specification

Position: Manager - Bonded R&D (Vitrified)

Location: Mora (Near Uran, Navi-Mumbai)

Experience: 8 - 12 yrs of experience in Ceramic / Glass industry - Team member reporting must.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Independently lead significant R&D project(s).
• Lead a team of RE / Research scientists
• Demonstrates ownership to manage individual NPD and team projects on time and budget
• Drive and execute raw material development/ technology transfer/ process development projects in ceramic/vitrified domain
• Works together with the project leader on Identified projects and demonstrates ownership to plan and execute those in timely manner
• Manages execution of work in lab; conducts hands-on experiments
• Write technical reports
• Work actively in CFT; Coordination with production and process departments for R&D projects and trials.
• Networks and collaborates with internal/external peer group to gather information, to accomplish project goals and to expand technical capabilities
• Interact with the Global R&D teams on technology related matters including absorption & adaptation of technology transfers.
• Actively participates in idea generation and participates in exploratory projects
• Continuously learns and develop deeper knowledge in his/her perimeter and demonstrate value to business by applying that knowledge
• Actively writes invention disclosures, participates in the IP process, and stays abreast of IP evolution in his/her domain area.

Technical Competencies

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge in Ceramic Chemistry.
• Strong knowledge of ceramic/ glass / refractory material and its formulation, chemistry and able to correlate with structure -property - process relationships
• Sound knowledge with testing and characterization method for ceramic materials like clays, quartz, fluxes, etc.
• Knowledge ( & experience) in different ceramics processing techniques.
• Deep knowledge of sintering, vitrification process – impact of firing cycle on product properties.
• Knowledge on generating invention disclosures and following through the IP process
• Thorough knowledge in literature surveys and IP search is desirable.
• Knowledge of DOE & data analytics

Management Skills

• Agility and proactiveness
• Project management --
• Demonstrates ownership in projects and result-driven
• sensitive to project deadlines and able to anticipate challenges
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts with limited supervision

Qualification

• M tech ( Ceramic engg / Material science) from Ceramic institute.
• Phd (+ 5 yrs ) in Ceramic / Material Science from a reputed institute, plus team management