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Saint Gobain Tape Solutions is a global business unit within Saint Gobain’s Performance Polymer Solutions, offering specialized adhesive and bonding tape products, gasketing foams, structural glazing spacer tapes and specialty films. With roots stretching back over six decades, they serve industries like mobility, energy, electronics, industrial, construction and aerospace.
They deliver not only a broad standard product portfolio, but also custom-engineered solutions through co development—with technical testing, prototyping, and large scale conversion support to meet specific application needs.
Backed by Saint Gobain’s global scale, manufacturing footprint and R&D capability (75+ plants, over 11,000 employees worldwide), they deliver locally supported, globally consistent tape and film solutions while enabling sustainability and performance improvements across markets.
Key Responsibilities:
Leverages strong technical expertise in Pressure Sensitive Adhesive/ Polymers/ Chemical Engg/ Materials science to improve product performance, enhance manufacturability, reduce cost, and support scale‑up of new and existing technologies.
Works collaboratively across Cross-functional R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, and external partners to advance process development, ensure smooth technology transfer, and support successful commercialization.
Applies structured experimentation, statistical analysis (SPC, DoE) and material characterization techniques to optimize extrusion, coating and lamination processes.
Communicates effectively across technical and business functions, providing clear guidance during plant trials, troubleshooting activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drives projects within the Saint‑Gobain Stage‑Gate framework, ensuring disciplined execution, comprehensive documentation, and alignment with project deliverables from concept through full-scale implementation.
Polymer Materials & Formulation:
Work with a wide range of pressure sensitive adhesives; Films; cloths; Liners etc.
Develop and evaluate formulations and additive packages.
Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate and qualify new resins and additives.
Perform material characterization (rheology, DSC, TGA, mechanical & optical testing).
Scale-Up & Manufacturing Support:
Lead scale‑up from lab/pilot to full production, ensuring process reliability.
Provide on‑site technical support during trials, start-ups, and qualification runs.
Work closely with plant teams to troubleshoot and improve processes.
Prepare complete scale‑up protocols, risk assessments, and technology transfer documents.
Project Management & Collaboration:
Manage multiple technical projects with clear timelines and deliverables.
Collaborate across R&D, operations, quality, procurement, and commercial teams.
Prepare clear technical reports and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept to commercialization.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
Identify and integrate emerging processing technologies and advanced materials.
Contribute to IP creation through invention disclosures and patents.
Mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering a collaborative and safety-driven culture.
Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Polymers/ Chemical Engg/ Materials science
Minimum Years Of Exp: 2-5 years
Job Location: Ambernath(Navi Mumbai)
Preferred: Female candidate
Interested candidates can share their resume to Vasanthalaxmi.d@ext.saint-gobain.com
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