Rubber Technologist - EPDM Mixing

Gold Seal Engineering; Sriperumbudur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Seal Engineering seeks a skilled EPDM Rubber Development Lead to drive formulation optimization for automotive, construction, seals and gaskets. You will supervise mixing, compounding, and curing processes, ensure quality, and collaborate with production, QA/QC and R&D teams to deliver robust EPDM solutions.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of EPDM experience, hands-on capability with internal mixers/open mills, extrusion and molding, and a track record of cost-effective material

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Rubber Technology, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 510 years of experience in EPDM rubber compounding and processing.
• Strong knowledge of rubber mixing (internal mixer, open mill), curing systems, and additives.
• Hands-on experience with rubber processing machinery.
• Expertise in EPDM formulations for automotive/weatherstrip applications.
• Knowledge of extrusion and molding processes.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Leadership and team management ability. Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of EPDM rubber formulations for various applications (automotive, construction, seals, gaskets, etc.).
• Supervise mixing, compounding, and curing processes of EPDM rubber.
• Ensure product quality meets internal specifications and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to EPDM compounds and recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with production, QA/QC, and R&D teams for continuous improvement.
• Manage raw material selection, evaluation, and cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain technical documentation, formulations, and process records.
• Support new product development and customer trials.
• Train and guide production staff on EPDM processing techniques.

Skills

Rubber mixing

Curing systems

Additives knowledge

Rubber processing machinery

EPDM formulations

Extrusion and molding

Problem-solving

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Rubber Technology, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of EPDM rubber formulations for various applications (automotive, construction, seals, gaskets, etc.).
• Supervise mixing, compounding, and curing processes of EPDM rubber.
• Ensure product quality meets internal specifications and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to EPDM compounds and recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with production, QA/QC, and R&D teams for continuous improvement.
• Manage raw material selection, evaluation, and cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain technical documentation, formulations, and process records.
• Support new product development and customer trials.
• Train and guide production staff on EPDM processing techniques.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors Degree / Diploma in Rubber Technology, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 510 years of experience in EPDM rubber compounding and processing.
• Strong knowledge of rubber mixing (internal mixer, open mill), curing systems, and additives.
• Hands-on experience with rubber processing machinery.
• Expertise in EPDM formulations for automotive/weatherstrip applications.
• Knowledge of extrusion and molding processes.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Leadership and team management ability.Good communication and documentation skills.