Head - Product Development - PCR Radial - Auto

ROLE : Head Product Development

Reporting to : VP R&D

Job Responsibilities:

New Product Development:

- Drive new product development initiatives from end-to-end conforming to the target QCDs.

- Market / Customer analysis, competitor analysis.

- Know-how transfer and internal NPD capability enhancement

- Product Industrialization

Product Performance:

- Product performance feedback & improvement

- Product complaint analysis & support technical/field service

Technical Economy:

- To ensure effective cost optimization

Product Certifications/Homologation:

- To ensure product compliance

Strategic Projects:

- Lead & carryout strategic projects aligning with R&D roadmap/strategy

Qualification:

- B.E. / B.Tech (Mech. Engg. / Rubber technology)

Special Requirements:

- On the job experience in PCR/UVR Tyre development for European market.

Desirable:

- Experience in PCR design / compound development & process technology.