Sr. R&D & Quality Control Executive - Water-Based Paints

Position: Sr. R&D & Quality Control Executive - Water-Based Paints
Department: Research & Development / Quality Control
Industry: Paint Manufacturing

Job Summary
We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled R&D & Quality Control Executive with expertise in Water-Based (WB) Paints. The candidate will be responsible for developing new formulations, improving existing products, optimizing manufacturing costs, and ensuring that all products meet the company's quality standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize Water-Based (WB) paint formulations for interior, exterior, primer, emulsion, and specialty coating products.
• Lead New Product Development (NPD) from concept to commercial production, including laboratory trials and plant-scale validation.
• Conduct formulation improvements to enhance product performance, stability, and application properties.
• Work on cost optimization by evaluating alternative raw materials, reducing formulation costs, and improving process efficiency without compromising quality.
• Perform quality control testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods as per established specifications.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and relevant industry specifications.
• Investigate quality issues, analyze root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with the Production, Purchase, and Sales teams for product improvements and successful product launches.
• Prepare technical documentation, formulation records, test reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Evaluate new raw materials and suppliers through laboratory testing and performance comparisons.
• Support troubleshooting of production-related quality and formulation issues.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, testing instruments, and ensure proper calibration and housekeeping.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Paint Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in the Paint Manufacturing Industry (Water-Based Paints preferred).

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Water-Based Paint Formulation.
• Experience in New Product Development (NPD).
• Expertise in Quality Control procedures and testing methods.
• Knowledge of cost reduction and formulation optimization.
• Understanding of raw materials such as binders, pigments, fillers, additives, dispersants, and rheology modifiers.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing methods including viscosity, pH, density, fineness, hiding power, scrub resistance, drying time, adhesion, gloss, and weather resistance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good documentation, reporting, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and technical report preparation.

Preferred Competencies

• Innovative approach towards product development.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality management systems.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and product excellence.