Sr. Manager

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Sanand; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Loxim is seeking a strategic R&D leader to formulate the overall R&D strategy for the organization’s product pipeline and process innovations. You will identify and drive new products, product improvements and product applications for engineering plastics compounds in line with Loxim’s business strategy.

Expand the portfolio and bring new products to market on time and within budget. You will oversee on time technical support, regulatory compliance, lab infrastructure, risk ratings,

Job description

• Formulate the overall R & D strategy for the organization with respect to the product pipeline and process innovations.
• Identify and drive new products, product improvements and product application development for engineering plastics compounds in line with Loxim’s business strategy.
• Continuously focus on the expansion of the product portfolio (depth and breadth) to meet the changing needs of customers; ensure new products are brought to market in a timely manner and according to the allocated budget.
• Oversee on time technical support and product application developments to meet the needs of all customers across the regions. Decide technical feasibility for products and applications, basis OEM specifications and standards.
• Survey the global market and explore new and emerging technologies; evaluate potential for their use at Loxim and make recommendations to the Leadership team on the same.
• Develop best practice guidelines for research and development activities with respect to adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of all R&D department activities. Liaison and secure the necessary certification from the relevant government body as applicable.
• Manage the R&D laboratory infrastructure including processing machines and analytical instruments that help with product development and meeting customer needs.
• Oversee the product risk rating of development grades across customer, grade, and application. Ensure continuous analysis of the risk profile for new grades and uses.
• Represent Loxim at international industry conferences and seminars, showcase Loxim’s activities and generate goodwill for the Organization.
• Enable training needs identification and ensure periodic trainings for all team members to ensure everyone is up to date with product and process advancements; create a future ready workforce.
• Develop internal training modules on EP compounds and blends to enhance the technical level of product and application knowledge across all functional areas.