Role & responsibilities

- Test and approve raw materials (quartz, grain powder, resin, TiO, pigments, additives) and suggest corrective treatment or blending for borderline lots
- Develop and optimise formulations for cost, strength, surface finish and shade accuracy, with complete formula documentation
- Prepare lab samples matching master references and validate them before production approval
- Correlate lab parameters with production (press settings, mixing time, resin flow, curing) and support trial runs
- Coordinate with CNC and production teams to ensure designs are machinable, with stable edges
- Control shade and batch-to-batch consistency, set tolerance standards and reduce colour-related rejections
- Develop new quartz designs based on international brands, natural marble trends and market research
- Analyse defects (pinholes, resin marks, shade variation, low yield) and take proactive corrective action with QA and production





Preferred candidate profile

- B.Sc / M.Sc in Chemistry, or Diploma/Degree in Ceramic, Polymer or Chemical Engineering (M.Sc Chemistry preferred)
- 6 to 10 years in product and formulation development and lab work in the building materials industry
- Experience in engineered quartz, artificial stone or composite surfaces preferred
- Strong knowledge of the quartz manufacturing process, press parameters and curing systems
- Understanding of raw material chemistry (resins, pigments, fillers), CNC machining and slab finishing
- Formulation costing, shade matching and colour science basics
- Working knowledge of ERP and Excel/Google Sheets
- Robust analytical, troubleshooting, documentation and cross-functional coordination skills, with team leadership ability

📌 Head Product & Formulation Development R&D & Lab (Udaipur)
🏢 Esprit Stones
📍 Udaipur