Engineering Manager

Industry: Polymer/Rubber Extrusion Department: Engineering Job Title: Dy. / Manager - Engineering Experience: 10-14 years Location: Bengaluru, Devanahalli Reporting To: Factory Manager Job Summary Seeking a dynamic and technically strong Engineering Manager with hands-on experience in polymer/rubber compounding, formulation development, extrusion, product development and process optimization. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Silicone, PVC and TPE compounds, with experience in formulation development, raw-material selection, extrusion processing, tooling and customized profile development. Exposure to expandable graphite and fire-resistant compounds will be an added advantage. The role will be responsible for developing new products / Compounds improving existing formulations, identifying and qualifying alternative/local raw materials, developing customized extrusion profiles, optimizing tooling and processes, and supporting successful transfer of products from development to serial production. The candidate should have the ability to work hands-on with Chemicals, formulations, extrusion trials, tooling, testing and problem solving, while also leading cross-functional NPD activities.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in: ( Any one) o Polymer Science o Polymer Engineering o Rubber Technology o Chemical Engineering o or a related discipline. 1014 years of relevant experience in polymer/rubber extrusion, compounding, product development or a closely related industry. Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical leadership, NPD, R&D or product-development role. Strong hands-on knowledge of: o Elastomer/polymer behaviour o Compounding o Formulation development o Extrusion processing o Product development o Tooling/die development o Process troubleshooting Demonstrated experience in extrusion line trials and process optimization. Strong understanding of material-property relationships and their impact on extrusion and final product performance. Practical knowledge of international standards including ASTM, ISO, DIN and UL. Strong analytical, communication, project-management and team-leadership skills. Ability to independently lead technical discussions with tooling manufacturers and raw material suppliers. Preferred Experience Experience with Silicone, TPE and PVC extrusion. Experience in co-extrusion added advantage. Experience in door sealing systems, building profiles, automotive sealing or industrial rubber/polymer profiles. Experience with fire-resistant / self-extinguishing compounds. Exposure to expandable graphite or other fire-retardant systems Is an added advantage Experience in raw-material localization and alternative formulation development. Experience working with international suppliers and global R&D/technical teams. Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent. Experience with extrusion tooling suppliers and die correction/development. Knowledge of UL, fire-testing and application-specific certification requirements. Core Competencies The candidate should demonstrate: Strong polymer and formulation knowledge Hands-on extrusion expertise Product-development capability Material and raw-material evaluation Tooling and die-development understanding Structured problem-solving Data-driven decision making Cross-functional leadership Key Success Measure The successful candidate will be expected to build strong internal competence in polymer formulation, extrusion technology and NPD, while supporting the organization's long-term objective of developing and localizing polymer/rubber technologies and products in India.