R&D Associate

Location: Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
Department: Research & Development

Reports To: Senior Manager R&D

Education: B.Tech/M.Tech Food Technology
Experience: Minimum 1 year in Food Industry required

Job Summary:
Responsible for new product development, product trials, R&D project execution, process improvement, BOM & specification management, yield improvement, cost reduction, and R&D reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute product development trials and R&D projects.
• Evaluate process improvements, yield enhancement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Verify BOMs and coordinate specification updates with concerned departments.
• Review process audits, benchmark analysis and project progress.
• Coordinate with internal laboratories and external testing laboratories.
• Manage R&D-related PO, GRN and quotation activities.
• Initiate projects and coordinate action plans with cross-functional project teams.
• Monitor project timelines and ensure timely execution.
• Prepare weekly R&D reports and monthly KPI reports.
• Monitor R&D process compliance and project deliverables.

Skills

• Communication
• Creativity
• Strategic Thinking
• Presentation
• Data Analysis

Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Goal Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Team Collaboration
• Conflict Resolution