Senior Engineer - Materials

JOB ROLE: Senior Engineer - Materials

REPORTING TO : Team Lead - Materials

TYPE OF ROLE: Individual Contributor Role

LOCATION: Mahape, Navi Mumbai

BU / DIVISION: Research and Development Department

JOB PURPOSE

To lead material research projects, guide junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative ways to use materials in product development. Ensure successful execution of material testing, supplier collaboration, and project evaluation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead research projects related to material issues, investigating properties of plastics, metals, polymers, etc.
• Develop new ways to utilize existing materials in product design and manufacturing
• Supervise technologists, technicians, and junior engineers, providing guidance on materials testing and processes
• Work closely with suppliers to specify, develop, and test new materials for BEL products
• Execute solutions maturity from concept to prototype using a TRL- based process from TRL1 to TRL5
• Utilize predictive engineering and digital simulation tools to forecast material performance and lifespan
• Define and validate unique selling propositions (USPs) and claims
• Execute the creation of intellectual property for innovations

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in Material Science, Metallurgy, Polymers or relevant steams

PhD in material science is desirable

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5-10 years of experience in materials engineering or related fields.
• Experience with paint and coating formulation, polymer compounding and processing, material characterization, and metallurgy is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Polymer Coating and Adhesives Certification (Level 2)
• Plastic Technologist Certification

PREFERRED/ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Proficiency in RCA and problem-solving tools and techniques, statistical tools and techniques.
• DFSS Green Belt

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL INTERFACE

• Internal Engineering Design team, PRC, DQC, Product Development team, Tooling Teams, Advanced Development teams, Commercials.
• External Marketing, SCM, Plants, End consumer.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Materials Science & Selection
• Paint and Coating Formulation
• Polymer Compounding
• Polymer Processing
• Material Characterization and Analysis of results
• Handling Instrument
• Process Metallurgy
• Physics based Engg Materials
• Innovation ecosystem
• Learning agility
• IPR awareness
• Builds organizational capability
• Execution excellence
• Technology landscaping and roadmapping
• Process & Quality Tools

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Think Beyond
• Put Customers first
• Collaborate to Win
• Develop Talent
• Be the Best
• Be Agile