R&D Head (Industrial Paints & Coatings)

R&D Head – Paints & Coatings

Location: Wada, Maharashtra

Experience: 10–15 Years

Function: Research & Development – Industrial Paints & Coatings

Reporting To: Business Head – Paints

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced R&D Head – Paints & Coatings to lead the Research & Development function for a growing Paints business. The role will be responsible for developing and commercializing Industrial and Decorative Paints, Primers and Specialty Coatings, while driving formulation innovation, product performance, cost optimization and customer-specific product development. The ideal candidate will combine strong formulation chemistry and application expertise with a commercial mindset and will work closely with Business Development, Sales, Production, Quality and customers to translate market requirements into technically robust and commercially viable products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve Industrial Paints, Primers, PU, Epoxy, Alkyd, Acrylic, Coil, Protective and Specialty Coatings.
• Lead new product development from laboratory formulation to pilot trials, scale-up and commercialization.
• Work closely with Sales and Business Development to develop customer-specific industrial coating solutions.
• Provide technical support during customer trials, product approvals and application troubleshooting.
• Drive value engineering, raw material optimization and formulation cost reduction.
• Evaluate new resins, pigments, additives and coating technologies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant VOC, REACH, RoHS and customer specifications.
• Lead and mentor the R&D team and manage laboratory activities.

Candidate Profile:

• 10–15 years of R&D experience specifically in Industrial Paints / Industrial Coatings.
• Strong hands-on expertise in formulation chemistry, troubleshooting, scale-up and commercialization.
• Experience in PU, Epoxy, Alkyd, Acrylic, Protective, OEM, General Industrial or Coil Coatings.
• Exposure to OEM, engineering, infrastructure, automotive, metal or protective coating applications preferred.
• Experience in customer trials and technical-commercial interaction is highly desirable.

Qualification:

B.Tech./M.Tech. – Chemical / Polymer / Paint Technology or M.Sc. Chemistry.

Ph.D. is an added advantage.