Head of Technical Operations
SAN Automotive Industries is launching a new gasket and sealing solutions vertical for automotive and industrial applications. The Head of Technical and R&D will build the product roadmap, lead material research, and oversee process development and testing. This role requires deep expertise in MLS gaskets, material selection, and automotive sealing technologies. The incumbent will manage the end-to-end development process from design to manufacturing scale-up.
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Experience
Experience not specified
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
SAN Automotive Industries is launching a new gasket and sealing solutions vertical for automotive and industrial applications. The Head of Technical and R&D will build the product roadmap, lead material research, and oversee process development and testing. This role requires deep expertise in MLS gaskets, material selection, and automotive sealing technologies. The incumbent will manage the end-to-end development process from design to manufacturing scale-up.
TAL's take
Solid senior leadership role in a stable industrial sector with clear scope for building a new product vertical, despite lack of tier-1 prestige.
The JD is extremely detailed regarding the technical niche (gaskets), material science requirements, and specific R&D processes.
Must haves
- Experience in gasket manufacturing or sealing solutions
- Degree in Mechanical, Automobile, or Materials Engineering
- Experience in product development and R&D
- Ability to define technical and process specifications
- Understanding of MLS gasket design and manufacturing
Tools and skills
Nice to have: leak testing, compression testing, coating adhesion testing, thermal ageing, corrosion testing, die development.
About the company
Established automotive component manufacturer, not a high-profile tier-1 global or India-core tech brand.
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