JOB ROLE: Senior Engineer - Materials

REPORTING TO : Team Lead - Materials

TYPE OF ROLE: Individual Contributor Role

LOCATION: Mahape, Navi Mumbai

BU / DIVISION: Research and Development Department

JOB PURPOSE To lead material research projects, guide junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative ways to use materials in product development. Ensure successful execution of material testing, supplier collaboration, and project evaluation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead research projects related to material issues, investigating properties of plastics, metals, polymers, etc.
- Develop current ways to utilize existing materials in product design and manufacturing
- Supervise technologists, technicians, and junior engineers, providing guidance on materials testing and processes
- Work closely with suppliers to specify, develop, and test new materials for BEL products
- Execute solutions maturity from concept to prototype using a TRL- based process from TRL1 to TRL5
- Utilize predictive engineering and digital simulation tools to forecast material performance and lifespan
- Define and validate unique selling propositions (USPs) and claims
- Execute the creation of intellectual property for innovations

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in Material Science, Metallurgy, Polymers or relevant steams





PhD in material science is desirable

WORK EXPERIENCE

- 5-10 years of experience in materials engineering or related fields.
- Experience with paint and coating formulation, polymer compounding and processing, material characterization, and metallurgy is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS

- Polymer Coating and Adhesives Certification (Level 2)
- Plastic Technologist Certification

PREFERRED/ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

- Proficiency in RCA and problem-solving tools and techniques, statistical tools and techniques.
- DFSS Green Belt

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL INTERFACE

- Internal Engineering Design team, PRC, DQC, Product Development team, Tooling Teams, Advanced Development teams, Commercials.
- External Marketing, SCM, Plants, End consumer.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

- Materials Science & Selection
- Paint and Coating Formulation
- Polymer Compounding
- Polymer Processing
- Material Characterization and Analysis of results
- Handling Instrument
- Process Metallurgy
- Physics based Engg Materials
- Innovation ecosystem
- Learning agility
- IPR awareness
- Builds organizational capability
- Execution excellence
- Technology landscaping and roadmapping
- Process & Quality Tools

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

- Think Beyond
- Put Customers first
- Collaborate to Win
- Develop Talent
- Be the Best
- Be Agile

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