Research & Development Manager

The successful candidate will be tasked with New Industrial Product Development, Product performance Improvement, Cost reduction of products, Shade matching , line extension, Bench-marking, coating processes, testing & maintaining quality of the products as per the Standard.
S/He should have the ability to understand the coating products and effectively lead a team of officers to deliver formulated product solutions to varying customers’ needs with speed.
Research & Development Manager Job Roles & Responsibilities
Responsible for new product developments especially industrial to maintain competitive edge in market, increased brand value & increase financial values.
Evaluate competitors’ products for suitable modification, matching performance, cost reduction or improvement to suit customer and market needs.
Take part in Vendor development – Conceptualize projects with vendors; new raw material identification for new product development, substitution, cost reduction and Product Improvement.
Preparation of customer samples and applications procedures. Knowledge on application tools.
Offering technical advisory services on the product[s] and application processes involved at customers’ end.
Standardization of production process in plant for New & Regular products as required.
Management of laboratory consumables, EHS & carrying internal calibration of the instruments.
Undertaking of Kaizen objectives and follow up ISO standards. Knowledge on coatings regulations and standards.
Record keeping, monthly report writing and technical report writing
In charge of technical training of personals-In house & at customers’ end.
Shade card Approvals, STD panel approvals.
Qualifications for the Research & Development Manager Job
Degree or Diploma in chemical engineering/ Industrial chemistry or related studies
At least 6 years of experience in Research and Development of coatings and /or wood finishes formulation ,
Industrial, testing, shade matching
Good knowledge on industrial and PU RMs used especially resins and polymers.
Technical report writing skills; literature search including patents.
Project management skills.
Strong knowledge on serving B2B customers.