R&D; Head – Paints & Coatings

Location: Wada, Maharashtra
Experience: 10–15 Years
Function: Research & Development – Industrial Paints & Coatings

Reporting To: Business Head – Paints

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced R&D; Head – Paints & Coatings to lead the Research & Development function for a growing Paints business. The role will be responsible for developing and commercializing Industrial and Decorative Paints, Primers and Specialty Coatings, while driving formulation innovation, product performance, cost optimization and customer-specific product development.

The ideal candidate will combine robust formulation chemistry and application expertise with a commercial mindset and will work closely with Business Development, Sales, Production, Quality and customers to translate market requirements into technically robust and commercially viable products.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and improve Industrial Paints, Primers, PU, Epoxy, Alkyd, Acrylic, Coil, Protective and Specialty Coatings.
Lead current product development from laboratory formulation to pilot trials, scale-up and commercialization.




Work closely with Sales and Business Development to develop customer-specific industrial coating solutions.
Provide technical support during customer trials, product approvals and application troubleshooting.
Drive value engineering, raw material optimization and formulation cost reduction.
Evaluate new resins, pigments, additives and coating technologies.
Ensure compliance with relevant VOC, REACH, RoHS and customer specifications.
Lead and mentor the R&D; team and manage laboratory activities.

Candidate Profile:
10–15 years of R&D; experience specifically in Industrial Paints / Industrial Coatings.
Solid hands-on expertise in formulation chemistry, troubleshooting, scale-up and commercialization.
Experience in PU, Epoxy, Alkyd, Acrylic, Protective, OEM, General Industrial or Coil Coatings.
Exposure to OEM, engineering, infrastructure, automotive, metal or protective coating applications preferred.
Experience in customer trials and technical-commercial interaction is highly desirable.

Qualification:

B. Tech./M. Tech. – Chemical / Polymer / Paint Technology or M. Sc. Chemistry.

Ph.D. is an added advantage.

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