Role Summary

Lead rubber compound development, process optimization, new product development, quality improvement and technical support for oil seals, O-rings, hydraulic and pneumatic seals and other rubber molded products.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize rubber compounds for industrial and automotive applications.
- Formulate compounds using NR, NBR, EPDM, FKM (Viton), Silicone, CR, HNBR and other elastomers.
- Lead recent product development from concept to production.
- Troubleshoot compounding, mixing, moulding and curing issues.
- Drive quality, productivity and cost improvement initiatives.
- Conduct laboratory testing and interpret results.-set up R n D lab
- Support customer approvals and resolve technical complaints.
- Prepare formulations, SOPs, validation reports, APQP and technical documentation (PPAP).
- Work with Production, Quality, Tool Room and Supply Chain.
- Ensure compliance with ISO/IATF and customer requirements.
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Qualifications
- B.Tech/M.Tech in Rubber Technology,



Polymer Technology or Polymer Engineering.
- Chemical/Materials Engineering with extensive rubber industry experience may also be considered.

Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of rubber compounding and polymer chemistry.
- Hands-on experience with compression, transfer and injection moulding processes.
- Knowledge of Elastomers & Thermoplastics.
- Familiarity with rubber testing methods, rheology, hardness, tensile, elongation, ageing and compression set testing.
- Ability to solve manufacturing and quality-related technical issues.
- Good analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience working in an ISO -certified manufacturing environment is preferred.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates from manufacturers of oil seals, O-rings, hydraulic seals, automotive rubber components or industrial sealing solutions.Role & responsibilities

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