We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager Refinish with 8–12 years of experience in the Automotive Refinish Paints/Coatings industry. The role will lead technical service, product application support, customer training, and process excellence initiatives across the South region. The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in spray painting, colour matching, tinting, paint booth operations, and automotive refinish paint systems.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for paint defects, color matching, application issues, and process improvements at body shops, OEM workshops, and distributor locations.
Conduct product demonstrations, field trials, technical audits, and validation activities.
Deliver technical training programs for painters, technicians,



and distributor teams while developing SOPs and application guidelines.
Support sales teams with customer conversions, product launches, and technical presentations.
Collaborate with R&D; and global technical teams on product testing, VOC compliance, and market feedback initiatives.

Requirements: Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Automotive, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering with robust knowledge of automotive refinish paint systems, color tools, spectrophotometers, and waterborne/low-VOC technologies. Willingness to travel extensively across the region is essential.

📌 Technical Manager Chennai
🏢 Kornferry
📍 Chennai