Researcher Waterproof Membrane

Job Purpose: Development and scaleup of assigned new products; product enhancements, undertaking tasks to support business efficiency (Cost; Cycle time; Waste Minimization; Trouble shooting) & effectiveness (Design robustness; Product quality; Complaint investigation and resolution; Custom solution development) for Waterproofing Membrane Coating. This Covers HDPE, APP and SBS membranes.

Job Context: Product Development; Product Improvement; Efficiency; Effectiveness.

Internal Challenge : Executing projects under tight timelines. Handling multiple projects / tasks simultaneously.

External Challenge : Generally limited. Occasional requirements of visits at short notice; Online trouble shooting; Customer complaint management at live sites.

New Product Development & Product Improvement

Performing experiments in a time bound manner, results interpretation and optimization to develop product on time;

• Contributing towards Product / Improvement; ideation & finalizing Processes; Test Protocols and Performance deliverables.
• RM Scouting & Selection
• Experimenting; Testing; Optimization
• Performance data generation (Short term & Long term) & confirming outcomes against target.
• Undertaking field validations
• Carrying out R&R
• Generation of Master Samples & Panels
• Scale up support at shop floor
• Launch support & Post launch support
• Inter-department interactions for product testing.
  
  

Formulation Efficiency [Cost Efficiency] RM Evaluations:

Performing experiments to study various raw materials & their interactions with the aim of achieving cost optimization.

• Experimenting; Testing; Optimization
• Performance data generation (Short term & Long term) & confirming outcomes against target.
• Undertaking field validations
• Carrying out R&R
• Implementation support
  
  

Process Optimization

Performing experiments either at R&D or at shop floor with the aim of achieving process optimization leading to cycle time reduction; waste minimization; energy efficiency or consistent quality achievement.

Product Benchmarking

Coordination with Sales & Marketing for sample collection. Testing; Data Analysis and interpretation. Publishing results along with recommendations for further actions (if any)

Customer Support: Visits to customer sites / Sales team interaction to understand problem.Identification of potential root causes basis visits / interactions. Experimentation to develop remedies Facilitating implementation (through recommendations or demonstrations)

Process Adherence: Understanding process to be adhered as part of development work and ensuring adherence to the same (which is inclusive of recording of experiments; data; evidence maintenance and preservations)