Kusumgar - Senior Manager - R&D
4 days ago
Description: Senior Manager - R&D (Advanced Materials & Technical Textiles)Company: Kusumgar Private Ltd Technical Textiles for Defense, Aerospace, Automotive & Outdoor ApplicationsExperience: 5-8 yearsQualification: PhD in Applied Chemistry / Polymer Science / Polymer Technology / Materials Science (MBA in Operations preferred)Role OverviewThe Senior Manager - R&D will lead innovation in advanced materials, polymer formulations, and next-generation coating and lamination technologies, enabling development of high-performance technical textile products for mission-critical applications. The role involves driving research, technology translation, customer collaboration, and scaling solutions from lab to production.Key Responsibilities- Lead research and development projects in polymer, coating, lamination, and technical textile material innovation.- Develop advanced materials and formulations for high-performance defense, aerospace, automotive, and outdoor applications.- Drive patent activities, technical publications, and documentation of novel technologies.- Translate lab innovations into scalable manufacturing processes in partnership with production teams.- Collaborate with customers for application-specific material development and solution co-creation.- Oversee experimentation, data interpretation, and characterization using advanced analytical techniques.- Manage cross-functional interactions with business, production, and quality teams for product commercialization.- Mentor and guide junior scientists to build technical capability and innovation culture.- Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.- Contribute to strategic technology roadmap and long-term R&D planning.Required Skillsets- Strong expertise in polymer chemistry, material science, and technical textile technologies.- Deep understanding of polymer synthesis, modification, and advanced characterization techniques (FTIR, NMR, DSC, TGA, SEM, XRD).- Solid experience in coating, lamination, fiber science, and material development.- Ability to interpret analytical test data and derive meaningful technical insights.- Strong research orientation with experience translating concepts into commercial products.- Proficiency in managing end-to-end R&D lifecycle from concept to manufacturing.- Understanding of industry applications in defense, aerospace, automotive, and industrial textiles.- Strong leadership abilities with capability to mentor scientists and lead high-impact projects.- Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.- High analytical capability, critical thinking, and problem-solving mindset.Preferred Skillsets- Peer-reviewed publications (5-8+) in relevant scientific domains.- Patent applications or granted patents in materials science or textile innovation.- Experience presenting in national/international conferences.- Exposure to customer-facing technical discussions and collaborative R&D (ref:iimjobs.com)
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