Scientist, Rubber Systems

Aditya Birla Insulators; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditya Birla Insulators seeks a senior researcher to lead applied research and NPD activities for tire and mechanical rubber goods, guiding projects from concept to commercialization. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams and engaging with customers to drive new product introductions.

You will design experiments, analyze data, and plan plant trials while managing IP and technical documentation to support growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Polymer/Rubber Technology, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in rubber, tire, carbon black, or related RD environments.
• Experience leading NPD projects and customer-facing technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead applied research to develop new carbon black products and understand structure-property relationships.
• Lead and manage NPD projects through the stage-gate process from ideation to commercialization.
• Design experiments, analyze technical data, and generate actionable insights.
• Plan and support plant trials, product validation, and manufacturing scale-up.
• Engage with customers, sales, technical service, and marketing teams to introduce and commercialize new products.
• Manage project documentation and intellectual property (IP) activities.
• Represent Birla Carbon at technical conferences, seminars, and customer events.

Skills

Rubber Science Technology

New Product Development

Experimental Design

Project Management

Customer Stakeholder Management

Education

Masters or PhD in Physical Sciences/Engineering/Polymer or Rubber Technology

Job description

Role Purpose:

Lead applied research and new product development (NPD) for tire and mechanical rubber goods (MRG) applications, driving projects from concept to commercialization and supporting Birla Carbons growth and profitability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research to develop new carbon black products and understand structure-property relationships.
• Lead and manage NPD projects through the stage-gate process from ideation to commercialization.
• Design experiments, analyze technical data, and generate actionable insights.
• Plan and support plant trials, product validation, and manufacturing scale-up.
• Engage with customers, sales, technical service, and marketing teams to introduce and commercialize new products.
• Manage project documentation and intellectual property (IP) activities.
• Represent Birla Carbon at technical conferences, seminars, and customer events.

Key Challenges

• Identifying new product opportunities through research, industry trends, and customer insights.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver successful commercialization.
• Demonstrating product value through technical data and customer engagement.
• Managing multiple stakeholders without direct authority.

Critical Skills

1. Rubber Science Technology
2. New Product Development (NPD)
3. Experimental Design Data Analysis
4. Project Management
5. Customer Stakeholder Management

Experience Qualification

• Masters or PhD in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Polymer/Rubber Technology, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in rubber, tire, carbon black, or related RD environments.
• Experience leading NPD projects and customer-facing technical discussions.

Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.