R&D; Manager - Diaper & Hygiene Products Experience : 8-10 Years Location : Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh Salary : ₹12 - ₹15 LPA Industry : Manufacturing / Hygiene Products

Job Overview

The role involves leading end-to-end product development activities, improving product performance and cost efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous innovation within the hygiene products category.

Key Responsibilities Product Development & Innovation

- Lead development and improvement of baby diapers, adult diapers, and sanitary hygiene products
- Design and optimize product components including absorbent core, SAP, nonwoven fabrics, back sheets, elastics, tapes, and acquisition layers
- Develop current product structures and formulations for improved absorption, comfort, leakage control, and skin safety
- Customize products based on market requirements and customer feedback
- Conduct market benchmarking and home sample testing for product comparison
- Establish and maintain R&D; lab equipment and testing systems

Research, Testing & Validation

- Conduct laboratory testing for absorbency, rewet, leakage, tensile strength, and comfort performance
- Benchmark products against competitors and global quality standards
- Evaluate raw materials for quality, compatibility, and product performance
- Analyze testing data and prepare technical evaluation reports

Process & Cost Optimization

- Work closely with production and quality teams for smooth product scale-up and commercialization
- Optimize BOM and raw material usage to improve cost efficiency without compromising quality
- Support machine efficiency improvement, waste reduction, and yield optimization initiatives

Quality & Compliance

- Ensure compliance with BIS, ISO, FDA, and hygiene product quality standards
- Support audits, certifications, and regulatory documentation processes




- Investigate product quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions

Vendor & Material Development

- Evaluate and approve raw material suppliers for SAP, nonwoven fabrics, adhesives, and films
- Collaborate with vendors for material trials, product innovation, and performance improvement

Team & Project Management

- Lead and mentor R&D; engineers, technicians, and product development teams
- Manage multiple R&D; projects with defined timelines and budgets
- Prepare technical reports, SOPs, product specifications, and development documentation

Required Skills :

- Strong understanding of diaper structure, absorbent hygiene products, and raw materials
- Expertise in nonwoven technology and hygiene product development
- Hands-on experience with diaper manufacturing machines and testing methods
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and product innovation skills
- Experience in product commercialization and process optimization
- Strong project management and cross-functional coordination abilities
- Excellent documentation and communication skills

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- Specialized knowledge in absorbent hygiene products and nonwoven technology preferred

Experience

- 8-10 years of experience in R&D; within diaper, sanitary napkin, or hygiene product manufacturing industry
- Hands-on experience in product development, testing, scale-up, and commercialization processes

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Successful launch of new hygiene products
- Cost reduction through material and process optimization
- Product quality consistency and performance improvement
- Reduction in customer complaints and quality issues
- Timely completion of R&D; and innovation projects

Pay: ₹401,307.87 - ₹1,680,543.30 per year

Benefits :

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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