Researcher I

Akzonobel; Yerrampalli; On-site; INR 7,105,000 - 12,790,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Shanghai seeks an experienced senior coatings professional to lead wheel liquid projects, coordinate R&D activities across SH and TEDA labs, and coach technicians. The role requires a chemistry/polymer background, 8+ years in coatings, and strong quality-system knowledge.

You will drive formulation innovations, contribute to strategy discussions, and develop the team within the relevant scientific discipline, with accountability for achieving milestones and budgets.

Qualifications

• University graduate with Master preferred in chemistry, polymers or related.
• 8+ years in coatings industry; liquid coating experience preferred.
• Familiar with IATF16949 and related tools (APQP, DFMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP).
• Understand formulation techniques and raw materials performance in coatings.
• Knowledge of wheel coating process is a must.
• 3+ years of team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead wheel liquid NPD projects and ensure execution with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate projects between SH and TEDA lab; coach technicians.
• Support strategy discussions, project progress, and cross-functional communication.
• Be responsible for the development of the team in the relevant scientific discipline.
• Manage budget and year plan alignment for activities.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Polymers knowledge

Project coordination

Cross-functional communication

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry/Polymers or related

University graduate

Tools

IATF16949 knowledge

APQP

DFMEA

SPC

MSA

PPAP

Job description

Requisition ID56489-Posted10/14/2026-Shanghai, Jiangtian Road East137- Posting Country:State (1) -MM2

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

• Leading wheel liquid product portfolio maintenance, including product improvement, cost optimization, customer and site technical support, and cross region technical coordination for ICD products.
• Coordinate projects between SH and TEDA lab. Coach technician's work.
• Responsible for cross-function communication and support in strategy discussion, project progress, customer support, ect.

Key Accountabilities

Leading wheel liquid NPD projects: ensuring execution and delivery of NPD project with agreed plans, using multiple areas of expertise available at site; Deliver NPD related on wheel on target.

Ensuring preparation, testing, developing, analyzing and researching elements (e.g. Problems, questions, ideas) in discipline;

Managing the execution of the year plan, safeguards planning and budget of activities and provides input to the development of the year plan;

Planning and organizing the activities including well-defined goals and milestones and requires resources;

Discussing priorities of activities and appropriate level of staffing with management;

Supporting projects from R&D, supply chain and/or marketing by providing specific scientific input;

Be responsible for the development of the team in the relevant scientific discipline;

Experience

• University graduate, Master degree is preferred. Subject should be chemistry, polymers or the related;
• Worked in Coatings industry at least 8 years, liquid coating experience is preferred;
• Familiar with IATF16949 knowledge and related 5 tools, APQP, DFMEA, SPC, MSA and PPAP. Can support quality system work.
• Understand formulation techniques and have plenty knowledge about raw materials performances & coatings applications;
• Knowing wheel coating process is must;
• Have 3 years team management experience;

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.