Head- R&D/ New Product Development– LTSSHF

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Larsen & Toubro

India, Gujarat Full-Time On-site

Posted 3 weeks ago • Apply by May 2, 2026

Job Description

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

Project Leadership
Proven track record of leading and managing R&D projects and new product development initiatives from conception to completion in the field of steel making and forging.
Innovation & Development
Experience in developing new products, materials, and processes for advanced applications.
R&D Infrastructure
Ability to establish R&D setups for developments in steel making and ferrous/non-ferrous materials.
Collaboration & Partnerships
Experience in collaborating with academia and industry, building partnerships to acquire technical expertise.
Metallurgical Expertise
Sound knowledge of metallurgical principles for:

Ensuring mechanical properties meet customer specifications and international codes/standards for heavy forgings in critical applications.
Steel Making & Forging
Relevant experience in metallurgical aspects of:

Steel making
Hot forging sequences
Heat treatment for heavy forgings (e.g., ASME Sec IIA grade thick forgings, rotor forgings for power generation, and other engineering applications).

Non-Ferrous & Exotic Materials
In-depth knowledge and experience in forging and heat treatment of non-ferrous and exotic materials.
Understanding of manufacturing routes and critical aspects of producing such forgings.
Failure Analysis
Proven track record in failure analysis and root cause analysis for quality issues related to mechanical properties and internal soundness.
Technical Documentation
Experience in reviewing technical specifications and developing:

Standards & Compliance
Sound knowledge of ASME, ASTM, DIN, EN, and other national/international standards and codes applicable to materials and testing.
Simulation
Exposure to simulation of forging and casting processes (desirable).