Job Description
Hindustan Abrasives has manufactured high-performance grinding wheels since 1985. Our wheels are used in automotive, gear, powertrain, forging, tractor, oil engine, heavy and general engineering.
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We make vitrified and resin bonded wheels from 50 mm to 1200 mm: OD, ID, centreless, surface, gear, crankshaft, camshaft, segment, roll and tool room wheels.
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We are now moving into superabrasives: vitrified, resin bonded and electroplated CBN and diamond wheels. We are looking for a hands-on technologist to build this capability with us.
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THE ROLE
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Take superabrasive products from application identification and formulation through lab trials, pilot production, process stabilisation, testing and customer validation. This is not an advisory-only role. You will work on the shop floor, run trials, troubleshoot, set up processes and train our team, alongside management, R&D;, production, quality and application teams.
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YOU SHOULD HAVE
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- 15+ years in the abrasive / superabrasive industry
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- Hands-on experience developing CBN and/or diamond grinding wheels
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- A track record of moving products from R&D; to pilot and commercial production
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- Strong command of abrasive grains, bond systems, wheel specifications and manufacturing processes
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- The ability to analyse an application and recommend the right superabrasive wheel specification
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- Experience troubleshooting manufacturing and customer application problems
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- B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical, Production, Chemical, Materials/Metallurgy or a related discipline
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PREFERRED
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- Experience across vitrified CBN, resin CBN and electroplated CBN, plus diamond wheels
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- Applications in automotive, bearing, gear, crankshaft, camshaft, powertrain,
tool room or precision grinding
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- Customer application development and technical sales support
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- Raw material specifications and supplier qualification
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- A background as R&D; Head, Technology Head, NPD Head, Technical Manager or Senior Manager – R&D; in the abrasive/superabrasive industry
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- Former superabrasive manufacturer professionals now working as independent consultants or advisors are especially welcome
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WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
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- Working CBN/diamond wheel prototypes for identified applications
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- Repeatable pilot and production manufacturing, with documented processes, SOPs and quality parameters
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- Customer trials that lead to approvals, repeat orders or commercialisation
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- A strong in-house team that can manufacture, troubleshoot and keep developing superabrasive wheels
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ENGAGEMENT
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Consultant / Retainer to start, with potential for a long-term or permanent association.
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Location: Delhi, with customer/site travel as required
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Department: Technology / R&D; / Recent Product Development
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Reports to: Management / Promoters
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SELECTION
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Shortlisted candidates will have a detailed technical discussion covering formulation, scale-up, application engineering and customer trials. Please come ready with specific examples of superabrasive products you personally took from development to production and customer validation.
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Confidentiality: We fully respect your obligations to previous employers. You will not be expected or permitted to disclose any proprietary information.
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HOW TO APPLY
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Email your CV to
[email protected] with the subject line "Technical Consultant – Superabrasive Technology".
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www.hindustanabrasives.com
📌 Technical Consultant - Superabrasive Technology (Delhi)
🏢 Hindustan Abrasives
📍 Delhi