Lead R&D - Building Finishing System

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Research Development

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves leading Research and Development for Building Finishing Systems. Responsibilities include developing products based on management ideas, adhering to company processes and ISO standards, and coordinating with global R&D managers. Key tasks include raw material and supplier selection, specifying product formulations and production procedures, vendor development for quality and cost improvement, troubleshooting customer complaints, cost optimization through reformulation, ensuring the safety and environmental compatibility of materials, maintaining confidentiality, and developing formulations for toll manufacturing. The position also requires close collaboration with the retail team and target market for product development.
Must have:
  • Minimum 10 years experience in product development for cementitious products
  • Good knowledge of cement chemistry, supplementary cementitious materials, and additives
  • Familiarity with relevant IS, EN, and ASTM testing methods and standards
Good to have:
  • BSc/MSc degree in Chemistry/ B.E in Chemical Engineering or Material Science
  • Knowledge on other construction chemicals products

Job Details

Lead R&D - Building Finishing System

Full-time
Sales
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Our goals - Your path

  • Research and develop product as per product idea developed product management
  • Follow company’s processes, support ISO process
  • Coordination with the respective Sika global R&D manager for new projects
  • Raw material selection & validation
  • Supplier selection & development in cooperation with the purchasing department
  • Specifying product formulations
  • Specifying production procedures in coordination with production department
  • Taking part in new/alternate vendor development for the enhancement of product quality and cost reduction
  • Troubleshooting – support the technical, QC and operations team whenever there is a customer complaint and they are not able to resolve it
  • Cost optimization by reformulation
  • Ensuring the ecology & safety of selected raw materials, intermediates & final products
  • Maintaining secrecy, safeguarding confidential information & complying with Sika policies
  • Developing formulation with Black Box for Toll Manufacturing locations .
  • Working Closely with retail team & Target Market for product development .

Your expertise - Our strength

  • BSc/Msc degree in Chemistry/ B.E in Chemical engineering or Material Science

Going Beyond. Together.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in product development in Chemical Manufacturing Company for Cementitious products such as- grouts, mortars, powder additives, tile adhesives, tile grouts, bedding mortars, wall finish, plaster products, self-levelling screeds and industrial floor hardeners.

Candidate must have good knowledge of cement chemistry, supplementary cementitious materials, and various additives used in cementitious products.

Candidate must be familiar with the relevant IS, EN and ASTM testing methods and standards for raw materials and finished product. Knowledge on other construction chemicals products is not mandatory but will be of added advantage (admixtures, coatings, adhesives).

    About Sika

    Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2024, Sika’s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion.

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