Company Description Ashapura International is a leading manufacturer, supplier, exporter, and trader of high-quality metal products serving diverse industrial applications. The company operates a well-equipped infrastructure facility that supports an extensive product range, including sheets and plates, flanges, fasteners, shafting rods, round bars, strips, and tubes and pipes. Products are available in multiple materials such as stainless steel, duplex and super duplex stainless steel, Incoloy, Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, and titanium, among others.

A dedicated team of experts and skilled personnel focuses on sustainable product development, closely monitoring market requirements to deliver consistent quality and performance.

Role Description The R&D; / QC Manager is a full time, on-site role based in Bhuj, responsible for overseeing research and development activities as well as quality control operations. This role includes leading R&D; initiatives for new product formulations and improvements, supervising laboratory testing, and validating material properties to meet industry standards. The manager will establish and maintain quality management systems, conduct inspections, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with internal and external specifications.

Daily tasks involve coordinating cross-functional teams, managing projects from concept to production,



troubleshooting quality issues, and supporting customer requirements with technical expertise. The role also requires training and mentoring team members, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement in product quality and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

- Strong expertise in Research and Development (R&D;) and Product Development, with the ability to design, test, and optimize metal products and materials.
- Proficiency in Quality Control and Quality Management, including inspection methods, standards implementation, audits, and corrective/preventive actions.
- Solid Project Management skills for planning, executing, and monitoring R&D; and QC initiatives within timelines and budgets.
- Experience R&D;/ QC, preferably with high-performance clay or minerals; familiarity with relevant international quality standards (e.g., ISO).
- PhD in Chemistry, Material Science or a related technical discipline.
- Strong analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and process-oriented thinking.
- Effective leadership and team management capabilities, and transparent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work on-site in Bhuj and collaborate with production, sales, and procurement teams to support operational goals.

📌 R&D / QC Manager (Bhuj)
🏢 Ashapura International
📍 Bhuj