Hi, I’m
Kunjal Pandya
Asst Manager R&D
Vadodara,GJ
Summary
Seasoned Technical Lead experienced in Coating Industries at R&D and bringing Technical, Management and Communication abilities gained over 7 year career. Excellent Leader,Formulation Developer, problem-solver, Good Presenter and project coordinator.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
4
Languages
Work History
Grand Polycoats Pvt. Ltd.Vadodara, Gujarat
Asst Manager R&D
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Managing Plastic coating division R&D.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Developed coating as per customer needs & conducting the trial at the line for line standardization.
- Formulation designing for 1K PU, 2K PU & TSA.
- Analyzing & maintaining documents & data for product development.
- Continues support to TSS & marketing team for customer satisfaction.
- Standardizing products in plant to optimize reproducibility.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving old long-term issues.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Saved amount by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
- Analyzing total business gain by projects, Making priorities as per business profit.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Roha Dyechem Pvt. Ltd.Vadodaara, Gujarat
Group Leader
10.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Developed liquid coating formulation 2K Epoxy, 2K polyurethane, 1K polyurethane, TSA, TPA, WB Resin free dispersion.
- Standardise process for organic pigment testing
- Managing QA & standardizing system flow
- Manage & improve team for better performance
- Analysing test result & method for troubleshooting.
- Providing technical support to customer product performance improvement & troubleshooting.
- Auditing new plant (system internal audit) & maintaining all documents of food colours.
- Giving training to plant & QC team for new specification, process flow, system & technical troubleshoot.
Berger Nippon Paints Auto. Pvt. Ltd.Mehsana, Gujarat
Group Leader - Auto R&D
05.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Demonstrated new products, procedures and techniques to customer.
- Planned, implemented and evaluated activities for business development &maintenance.
- Developed Thermoset Acrylic & Polyurethane base Automotive grade Primer, Basecaot & clear coat. CPO Based conductive primers for automotive applications.
- Managed project for new shade development & trials on site for business development.
- Training to plant & QC for new system, process or standard.
- Understanding customer requirements by site visit & developing coatings accordingly.
- Giving presentation to customer to teach them specific defect & its troubleshooting on site.
Kansai Nerolac Pvt. Ltd.Mumbai, Maharashtra
R&D - Automotive
05.2016 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Supported research and development to create new products and processes.
- Conducted meticulous research to identify information and answer multifaceted questions.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Directed product development efforts using industry-specific tools to increase sales and overall company productivity.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers in fast-paced environment.
- Worked with Thermoset Acrylics, COP Primers, Poly Urethane, Mono-coat, both for 2 wheeler & 4 wheeler system.
- Continues supporting manufacturing plant for product improvement & Cost reduction.
- Managing & creating QC standards of different products.
- Training to production & QC staff for new production system, process or testing method
Grand Polycoats CompanyPvt. Ltd.Vadodara, Gujarat
R&D - NPD
04.2014 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Supported research and development efforts to create new products and processes.
- Conducted inspections, tests and measurements of Additive and Resin materials to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications of customers.
- Visited variety of customers for new product trial and support.
- Worked with Poly urea, Acrylics, Polyurethane, Epoxy, Floor Coating, Conductive Coating, Water Borne Coating & Alkyds.
- Making new standards & process flow for QC & shop floor.
- Managing docs & new trials reports of NPD R&D lab
- Maintaining sophisticated equipment like weather-o-meter, FTIR.
Education
Institute of Sci. & Tech. For Advanced Studies Anand Gujarat
Master of Science from Surface Coating Technology
06.2012 - 05.2014
Natu Bhai V. Patel Science CollegeAnand Gujarat
Bachelor of Science from Industrial Chemistry
06.2009 - 05.2012
Skills
Project Management
Accomplishments
- 2nd price winner in SSPC Presentation competition 2014
- 3rd price Winner in SSPC Quiz Competition 2014
- Awarded scholarship for excellent behavior & great technical knowledge in polymer & Coating by ISTAR College.
Timeline
Asst Manager R&D
Grand Polycoats Pvt. Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
Group Leader
Roha Dyechem Pvt. Ltd.
10.2020 - Current
Group Leader - Auto R&D
Berger Nippon Paints Auto. Pvt. Ltd.
05.2019 - 08.2020
R&D - Automotive
Kansai Nerolac Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 04.2019
R&D - NPD
Grand Polycoats CompanyPvt. Ltd.
04.2014 - 05.2016
Institute of Sci. & Tech. For Advanced Studies
Master of Science from Surface Coating Technology
06.2012 - 05.2014
Natu Bhai V. Patel Science College
Bachelor of Science from Industrial Chemistry
06.2009 - 05.2012
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