Nonwoven, coated, and portable bonded abrasive products
Materials science, chemistry, and process engineering
Thermoset resin systems (phenolic, epoxy, urethane)
The Product Developer will be responsible for the development, engineering, and localization of nonwoven, coated, and portable bonded abrasive products
Job Summary
The Product Developer will be responsible for the development, engineering, and localization of nonwoven, coated, and portable bonded abrasive products.
This role requires strong hands‑on technical capability, deep materials and process knowledge, and the ability to translate innovation into robust, manufacturable products.
The individual will collaborate closely with global, area and India R&D, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and marketing teams to deliver differentiated abrasive solutions.
Matching Summary
The Product Developer will be responsible for the development, engineering, and localization of nonwoven, coated, and portable bonded abrasive products.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Nonwoven, coated, and portable bonded abrasive products
Materials science, chemistry, and process engineering
Thermoset resin systems (phenolic, epoxy, urethane)
Wet chemistry, formulation development, and pilot/manufacturing equipment
Stage-gate commercialization processes
Nice-to-have
Patent generation or IP disclosures
Abrasive product safety standards and testing
Product localization for cost-sensitive markets
Cross-functional or global project leadership
Continuous improvement, lean, or Six Sigma
Key Requirements
Master’s or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related technical discipline
7–10 years of experience in R&D, product development, or product engineering
Demonstrated experience in nonwoven, coated, and/or portable bonded abrasives product development