Job openings for Rubber Technologist in Mangaon Raigad

Department: R&D / Production / Technical Services
Location: Vile-Bhagad MIDC, Tal: Mangaon, Dist: Raigad, Maharashtra
Salary: Best in the Industry
Experience: Minimum 3-8 Years (preferred in rubber compounding and product development)
Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. in Polymer Engineering / Rubber Technology / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering (with Rubber Industry experience)
Role Objective:
Lead end-to-end rubber product development, process standardization, production consistency, quality improvement, and cost optimization while ensuring customer and manufacturing requirements are achieved.
Key Requirements:
- Degree/Diploma in Rubber Technology / Polymer Engineering / Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience in rubber compounding, formulation development, and manufacturing process control.
- Hands-on experience in developing products from: Concept, Compound formulation, Prototype, Validation, Production scale-up, Commercial manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of: Natural Rubber (NR), EPDM, Development of sponge items viz. Gaskets etc.
- Understanding of: Mixing and compounding, Extrusion, Compression molding, Vulcanization / curing systems.
- Experience in compound optimization for performance and cost reduction.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Development:
- Develop new rubber compounds and finished products as per customer requirements.
- Optimize formulation for performance, manufacturability, and commercial viability.
- Conduct trials, validation, and product qualification.
Production Consistency:
- Ensure consistent production output through process monitoring and standardization.
- Control batch-to-batch variation and improve process capability.
- Establish manufacturing parameters and process controls.
Cost Saving & Continuous Improvement:
- Drive cost reduction through compound optimization, alternative raw material qualification, yield improvement, waste and rejection reduction, and productivity enhancement.
- Lead value engineering initiatives.
Quality & Testing:
- Define acceptance criteria and quality standards.
- Analyze product failures and implement corrective actions.
- Review and approve inspection and test reports.
Employment Type: Full-Time