Research And Development Manager

Lead R&D Engineer Advanced Materials (Alloys Ni, Cr, Ti)

R&D Engineer

This is a core technical position involving research, experimentation, and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to bring novel materials from concept to commercial readiness.

Role & responsibilities

• Design and develop

  advanced metallic alloys

  , focusing on Nickel-, Chrome-, and Titanium-based systems for high-performance applications.
• Conduct

  metallurgical processing, heat treatment, and failure analysis

  of alloys.
• Perform material testing using

  mechanical, thermal, and corrosion evaluation

  techniques.
• Use advanced characterization tools like

  SEM, EDS, XRD, EBSD, and optical microscopy

  for microstructure analysis.
• Maintain and operate

  lab-scale melting, casting, and powder metallurgy equipment

  as needed.
• Collaborate with

  cross-functional teams

  including design, production, and quality to support product development.
• Support

  prototype manufacturing, field trials

  , and

  scale-up activities

  .
• Prepare

  technical reports, documentation, and research papers

  ; contribute to patents or publications.
• Engage with academic institutions, national labs and industrial partners for collaborative research.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.Tech/ M.Tech / M.E. or Ph.D. in

  Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering

  with a focus on alloys.
• 8+ years of

  industry or academic R&D experience

  with Nickel, Chrome, or Titanium alloys.
• Strong understanding of

  physical metallurgy

  ,

  phase transformations

  , and

  corrosion behavior

  .
• Hands-on experience in

  materials testing and failure analysis

  .
• Working knowledge of

  material standards

  (IS, ASTM, ISO, BIS, etc.) applicable to alloys.