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Lead R&D Chemical Engineering Job | Sika Careers India
Are you looking for an exciting Chemical Engineering Job
or R&D job in the construction chemicals industry? Join Sika Careers as a Lead R&D – Building Finishing System in Navi Mumbai. This opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about product development, manufacturing innovation, and quality control. As part of Sika’s global network, you’ll contribute to sustainable construction solutions while advancing your career in chemistry jobs, QC jobs, and manufacturing jobs that drive the future of building technologies.About Sika
Sika is a global leader in specialty chemicals, delivering innovative solutions for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in construction and industrial applications. Operating in 103 countries with over 400 factories and 33,000 employees, Sika generated CHF 11.76 billion in 2024. Through Sika Careers, professionals in chemical engineering jobs, R&D jobs, and QC jobs can make an impact by developing technologies that promote sustainability and performance across global markets.
Job Details
- Job Position: Lead R&D – Building Finishing System
- Location: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Qualifications: BSc/Msc degree in Chemistry/ B.E in Chemical Engineering or Material Science
About the Role
As a Research and Development Lead, you will manage and innovate within Sika’s Building Finishing Systems division. This chemical engineering job is perfect for professionals experienced in product formulation, manufacturing process optimization, and technical troubleshooting. You’ll play a key leadership role in Sika’s innovation-driven environment while contributing to sustainable construction solutions.
Job Description
- Research and develop product as per product idea developed product management
- Follow company’s processes, support ISO process
- Coordination with the respective Sika global R&D manager for new projects
- Raw material selection & validation
- Supplier selection & development in cooperation with the purchasing department
- Specifying product formulations
- Specifying production procedures in coordination with production department
- Taking part in new/alternate vendor development for the enhancement of product quality and cost reduction
- Troubleshooting – support the technical, QC and operations team whenever there is a customer complaint and they are not able to resolve it
- Cost optimization by reformulation
- Ensuring the ecology & safety of selected raw materials, intermediates & final products
- Maintaining secrecy, safeguarding confidential information & complying with Sika policies
- Developing formulation with Black Box for Toll Manufacturing locations
- Working closely with retail team & Target Market for product development
Why Sika Careers?
Joining Sika Careers means being part of a global innovation network where collaboration, sustainability, and excellence are valued. Sika offers growth opportunities in R&D jobs, chemical engineering jobs, QC jobs, and manufacturing jobs, helping professionals build meaningful careers while advancing science and technology. As a Research and Development Lead, you’ll shape high-performance materials and drive Sika’s mission to create a more sustainable and resilient built environment.
