Lead Engineer – Testing & Validation

Job description

**Job Purpose** The Lead Engineer is responsible for conducting testing of polymer products as per assigned requirements, ensuring timely completion, accuracy and integrity of test data, and preparation of comprehensive test reports. **Key Responsibilities** - Independently perform mechanical (UTM, Impact, MFI, HDT/VST) and thermal characterization (DSC, TGA) along with spectroscopic analysis (UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, FTIR) testing, including advanced data analysis using complex methodologies and techniques. - Ensure effective implementation and sustenance of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements within the laboratory. - Support technical report preparation, documentation, and compliance records. - Conduct quality control (QC) activities and product benchmarking. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (CFTs) on assigned projects to drive timely and quality deliverables. - Hands-on experience in acoustics testing will be considered an added advantage. - Take complete ownership of assigned laboratory equipment, ensuring reliable and efficient operation through: - Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - Compliance with latest testing standards, norms, and regulatory requirements - Development of new testing methods as required - Maintenance of critical spare parts inventory - Execution of calibration activities as per schedule - Planning and execution of annual preventive maintenance (PM) - Monitoring daily logbooks and equipment utilization - Updating and maintaining equipment history cards - Perform repeat/replicate testing and validation checks as required. - Conduct intermediate checks, including Standard Reference Material (SRM) testing, to maintain testing accuracy and reliability. - Drive 6S implementation and sustenance within assigned laboratory areas, ensuring high standards of organization, safety, and efficiency. - Take ownership of designated lab zones, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with internal standards **Requirement** - Master’s degree in disciplines related to Polymer Engineering/Science, Plastic Technology - 3-5 years of industry experience preferred - Experience in testing mechanical & thermal properties of polymers - Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills – both written and verbal - Proven ability to build effective cross functional working relationships.