R&D Associate Job in Mumbai at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)

HUL is hiring for the role of R&D Associate

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

Projects

• To identify and establish new technology benefits in NSD/Soap bars
• Run statistical design of experiments for technology validation
• Validation of new technologies with consumers along with making feasibility
• Coordinating with Partner to win suppliers for delivery of brief issued
• Defines the basis of safety and designs out risk in relation to the Safety in Manufacture and Supply Approval System (SIMAS) to ensure project approval
• Supporting product & process development activities into Project Networks
• Support on the Product and manufacturing design lock for project

Plant Trials

• Carry out standard trials/tests of Soaps & NSD bars processing on lab and pilot plant scales with accurate formulation, supplemented by physical-chemical analyses
• Plan, executed and reported Main Plant trials in factories supported by Manager
• Draw conclusions from trials, prepare summary reports
• Presentation and explanation of results to the team
• Reports test/trial results according to unit standard
• Time management for getting all pilot plant and storage activities completed on time
• Planning of product appraisal & consumer tests along with CTI team
• Interactions with key suppliers on open innovation projects
• Conducts Trials at Pilot Scale and defines process and packaging specifications as a result
• Conducts plant scale trials to validate the effect of the change on capacity, quality, and efficiencies
• Managing the relationship with the supply chain teams
• Manages formulation changes and timings by coordinating planning, production, and product development
• Ensures that systems are updated to reflect the formulation changes (e.g. PFD Tool & BOMS) Identifies recurring production process problems and develops troubleshooting routines for the Production Department
• Proposes operating instructions for plant operators (manuals & SOPs) and trains the departmental trainers and operators in the use of modified plant processes
• Conversant with various digital tools like LIMS, PLM, PFD, CUC finder etc 

Requirements:

• BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
• Knowledge of process control and basic mechanical instruments
• Experience in HAZOPs and Safety Approval Systems
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), SAP and SCADA)
• Project Management and Problem-Solving skills
• NSD Bars Formulation and Processing Skill Preferred
• Consumer understanding of relevant action standards
• Process parameter optimization
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in Research and Development