Executive – Polymer R&D;: Lead PVC compound development, drive production and process support, and oversee quality control testing for footwear applications. Location: Mysore Manufacturing Facility Duties & Responsibilities 1. PVC Compounding & Development: a. Formulate and optimize PVC compounds for outsoles and midsoles (open footwear and lifestyle shoes) to meet target specifications for tear strength, abrasion resistance, hardness, and flex-crack resistance. b. Formulate value-added compounds, including cork-filled PVC soles and high-elasticity/rubbery-touch soles. c. Develop specialized polymer alloys/blends incorporating PVC with NBR, SEBS, and EVA. d. Optimize existing formulations to reduce weight without compromising physical performance. 2. Production & Process Support:
Collaborate with production teams to scale up and commercialize R&D; developments on the shop floor. a. Troubleshoot operational and quality issues during mass production. b. Optimize processing parameters across high/low-speed mixers (hot & cold), PVC injection moulding machines, and rotary machines. 3. Testing & Characterization:
Perform physical testing and material characterization (e.g., rheology/MDR, tensile strength, hardness, abrasion, and flex fatigue) to ensure quality compliance. 4. Documentation & Compliance:
Establish SOPs for compounding and injection processes, ensuring strict shop-floor adherence. a. Document lab experiments, pilot trials,



and production batches to facilitate seamless technology transfer and commercialization. 5. Qualifications & Requirements a. Education: B.E. / B. Tech in Polymer Engineering, Polymer Technology, Rubber Technology, or a related field. b. Experience: 3–4 years of relevant experience in polymer processing (e.g., PVC compounds, cables, pipes, or compounding plants), with direct experience in rigid/adaptable PVC palletisation. c. Technical Exposure: Hands-on experience with PVC compounding and processing machinery, including hot/cold mixers, kneaders, ribbon blenders, pelletizers, and PVC injection moulding units. d. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities applicable to both laboratory testing and plant-level operations. 6. Key Competencies a. Explorative Mindset: Ability to translate market and customer needs into functional compound properties using available machinery and innovative formulations. b. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills to bridge R&D;, Production, Quality, and Maintenance functions seamlessly. 7. Performance Expectations a. Timely Execution: Consistently meet project milestones, execution targets, and delivery deadlines. b. Continuous Improvement: Continuously optimize formulations, plant yields, cycle times, and testing protocols. c. Proactive Innovation: Take initiative in shop-floor problem-solving and stay updated on industry trends by participating in trade expos and technical seminars.

📌 Executive – Polymer R&D (Mysuru)
🏢 HIRESTAR JOB BANK
📍 Mysuru