senior manager

In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.

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Location:

Kesurdi MIDC, Satara

Department:

Manufacturing / Operations / Technical

Position Type:

Full-time | On-Site

Reporting to : Head of Moulding and Trimming.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Injection Molding Rubber Expert to lead and manage our rubber molding operations in India. This role requires deep technical expertise in rubber injection molding processes, materials, and machinery, along with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will play a key role in improving productivity, resolving technical challenges, and supporting the development of new rubber compounds and products for a variety of applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Transfer.
• Project Management.
• Lead day-to-day injection molding operations, ensuring high efficiency, product quality, and process stability.
• Provide technical expertise in rubber processing, including elastomer behavior, curing characteristics, and mold design.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process issues related to flow, cure, de-molding, shrinkage, flash, and tool wear.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and Production teams to scale up new rubber compounds and formulations.
• Develop and optimize molding parameters for different rubber types and part geometries.
• Establish and enforce best practices in machine setup, maintenance, tooling, and quality control.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) in productivity and waste reduction.
• Train and mentor local engineering and production teams in rubber injection molding technologies.
• Interface with global technical teams to align local operations with international quality and performance standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Polymer Science, Rubber Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 6-10 years of hands-on experience in rubber / plastic injection molding, preferably in an automotive, industrial, or medical-grade manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of rubber materials (NR, NBR, EPDM, FKM, HNBR, Silicone, etc.) and their processing behavior.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding machinery, tooling, and auxiliary equipment (e.g., degassing, mold temperature controllers).
• Experience with troubleshooting molding defects (e.g., short shots, flash, voids, cure issues).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality systems.
• Exposure to compound development, material testing (e.g., rheology, Mooney viscosity, MDR), and mold flow simulation is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working with global teams.
• Knowledge of automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing tools in molding.
• Experience setting up or expanding injection molding operations/plants.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to lead and shape molding operations in a strategic growth region.
• Collaborative work environment with global exposure.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Be yourself at Datwyler

We are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas.