R&D Group Leader
Company: Sherwin-Williams
Role summary
R&D Group Leader is a full-time role at Sherwin-Williams in Bangalore (South), Karnataka, India (on-site). Posted 2026-10-15. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- R&D Group Leader
- Company
- Sherwin-Williams
- Location
- Bangalore (South), Karnataka, India
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-10-15
Sherwin-Williams is looking for an R&D Group Leader to drive innovation in liquid coating product development. This is a great opportunity to lead a team, tackle complex projects with a high degree of autonomy, and interact directly with management and customers. Experience in liquid coatings and a strong understanding of formulation and manufacturing are key.
Job description
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Performs a wide variety of projects requiring comprehensive understanding of Liquid coating product formula adjustment, specialized techniques, manufacturing and liquid paint application equipment etc
Capable of conducting the Liquid coating DOEs and other tasks with minimum direction from superiors.
Serves as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing direction.
Meets with management and customers to examine project objectives, outline tasks, deliver presentations, explain project results, and other related activities; may receive guidance on highly complex or sensitive projects.
Develops project objectives and sample applications and outlines project tasks based on direction received from the customer.
Reviews and develops reports and documents detailing project processes, results, and conclusions and leads or performs additional work when required; responds to comprehensive questions and concerns from customers.
Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and applicable safety policies, laws, rules, and regulations; ensures compliance with these areas.
Coordinates color matching, technology, and related projects with other divisions, departments, or groups; works with technology to review and approve new or modified formulas.
Have the ability to coordinate with other functions like manufacturing, QC, Sales , technical service, purchase etc to achieve results for the assigned tasks
Reviews and completes documents, forms, and reports regarding operations, daily activities, and customer requests.
Capable to communicate effectively with colleagues in other parts of the organization within and outside India to steer the projects assigned.
Performs scale up and conduct DOEs at production or toll facilities of Sherwin Williams as required
Responsibilities
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Applying comprehensive color and liquid coating chemistry principles and formulas.
Prioritizing and assigning work.
Ability to manage small teams (1-3 people) with people handling skills.
Organizational Skills, Communication skills, Problem Solving skills and Project management skills
Having an aptitude for innovation, and application of the same into the products and application processes
Writing technical reports related to product testing, development work and solutions to the complaints.
Utilizing specialized principles and practices in the field specially in new product trials and complaint handling
Coordinating multiple projects and customer needs.
Working with internal and external management and customers.
Communicating with co-workers to provide and receive direction.
Sound knowledge of powder coating preparation in Lab/Production
PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
12-18 years of experience within the Liquid /Paint coatings industry preferably in General Industrial coatings.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s/master’s degree in chemistry or equivalent education and experience.
JOB LOCATION:
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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