Research And Development Engineer
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About the Role
Readymix Qatar is hiring an R&D Engineer to lead formulation and technical support for Dry Mortar Operations. The role involves developing new products, managing toll manufacturing partnerships, and ensuring compliance with Holcim standards.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and fine tune at least four products per month from the HOLCIM Tector family
- Ensure all formulations meet Holcim Group and Holcim Innovation Center (HIC) specifications
- Formulate specific admixture requirements in coordination with the Ready Mix technical department
- Liaise with third party service providers for toll manufacturing operations
- Monitor manufacturing processes at blending sites to ensure strict adherence to Holcim standards
- Coordinate production schedules with providers to ensure all operational deadlines are met
- Maintain rigorous quality documentation for all products produced via toll manufacturing
- Provide direct technical support for the DMO sector and address site specific challenges
- Report all technical progress and R&D benchmarks to the Technical and Innovation Manager
- Ensure the Commercial Growth and Margin Manager is kept informed regarding product developments and margin optimization
- Prepare and review material submittals and provide technical responses to ensure project approvals
- Initiate third party testing to validate physical properties of developed products
Requirements
- Recognised Graduate Qualification in Chemical Engineering or appropriate post graduate diploma courses in chemistry
- Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience preferably in GCC, in the dry mortar and construction chemicals industry
- Deep experience in creating and fine tuning chemical recipes for dry mortars and concrete admixtures
- Thorough understanding of International Standards and Holcim global quality specifications
- Good analytical reporting skills
- Ability to run trials, mock up, case studies and troubleshoot real world application issues
- Able to work and support independently to meet the goal of launching new products
- Good communication skills
- Ethical and high compliance to institutional policies
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Job Summary
- To lead R&D, formulation and technical/customer support for the Dry Mortar Operations (DMO) new innovative and value added products, while managing external toll manufacturing partnerships to ensure product quality and supply chain reliability.
Formulation & R&D
- Develop and fine tune at least four (4) products per month from the HOLCIM Tector family.
- Ensure all formulations meet Holcim Group and Holcim Innovation Center (HIC) specifications.
- Formulate specific admixture requirements in coordination with the Ready Mix technical department.
Toll Manufacturing & Vendor Management
- Liaise with third party service providers for toll manufacturing operations.
- Monitor manufacturing processes at blending sites to ensure strict adherence to Holcim standards.
- Coordinate production schedules with providers to ensure all operational deadlines are met.
- Maintain rigorous quality documentations for all products produced via toll manufacturing.
Technical Support & Communication
- Provide direct technical support for the DMO sector and address site specific challenges.
- Report all technical progress and R&D benchmarks to the Technical and Innovation Manager.
- Ensure the Commercial Growth and Margin Manager is kept "in the loop" regarding product developments and margin optimization.
Compliance & Documentation
- Prepare and review material submittals and provide technical responses to ensure project approvals.
- Initiate third party testing to validate physical properties of developed products.
- Maintain an organised database of all formulas, Raw Material Data, Technical Data Sheets (TDS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificate of Origin, COA. Etc.
Supply Chain Coordination
- Collaborate with procurement to arrange raw materials and identify alternative suppliers to ensure formula "lock in" and business continuity.
- Ensure adherence to compliance standards and internal controls.
- Promote a safe working environment for staff and participate in all H&SE initiatives & activities.
- Other Task as assigned
Education
- Recognised Graduate Qualification in Chemical Engineering or appropriate post graduate diploma courses in chemistry.
Work Experience
- Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience preferably in GGC, in the dry mortar and construction chemicals industry.
Other Skills Required
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously while being highly organised.
- Deep experience in creating and "fine tuning" chemical recipes for dry mortars and concrete admixtures.
- Thorough understanding of International Standards and Holcim global quality specifications.
- Good analytical reporting skills.
- Ability to run trials, mock up, case studies and troubleshoot real world application issues
- Able to work and support independently to meet the goal of launching new products
- Ethical and high compliance to institutional policies
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