Product Development Specialist (Rubber Technology), IMEA— India, Pune, Adhesive Technologies

Job description

About this PositionThe Product Development Specialist – Rubber Technology is responsible for developing, optimizing, and commercializing rubber-based products and formulations in line with customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and business objectives. To lead and support the development, formulation, testing, and optimization of rubber-based products by applying expertise in rubber technology, material science, and processing. The role involves translating customer and market requirements into commercially viable products, improving existing formulations, conducting laboratory and performance testing, troubleshooting product/process issues, and supporting successful scale-up and commercialization while ensuring quality, cost, and performance targets are met. What you´ll do Develop and optimize rubber-based adhesive and sealant formulations for automotive and industrial applications. Lead hands-on laboratory work including formulation preparation, testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation. Drive product development projects from concept through commercialization. Support innovation, localization, MOC and value engineering initiatives. Plan and execute pilot and plant trials to ensure successful scale-up and manufacturing transfer. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Application Engineering teams. Evaluate new raw materials and alternative suppliers to improve product performance, cost, and sustainability. Analyze experimental and production data and recommend formulation or process improvements. Maintain high standards for laboratory safety, quality, and operational excellence.