Head of R&D – Technical Textiles

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of textile innovation ?Join Exprtex , the high-performance division of Shingora Textiles Pvt. Ltd. , where science meets purpose . We’re building the next generation of flame-retardant, ballistic, and protective fabrics for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications — and we’re looking for a visionary Head of R&D to lead that mission.What You’ll Do Lead end-to-end innovation in technical textiles , from fiber selection to finished fabric.Develop aramid, modacrylic, FR viscose , and hybrid blends for flame, heat, and ballistic protection .Translate customer requirements, DRDO / ISRO specs, and ISO / ASTM standards into scalable solutions.Oversee testing, certification, and commercialization of new product developments.Collaborate with production, quality, and global partners to bring lab innovations to market.Mentor a passionate team of R&D engineers and textile technologists.What We’re Looking For B.Tech / M.Tech / PhD in Textile Technology, Material Science, or Polymer Engineering.6 - 8 years of experience in technical or protective textiles (IFR, ballistic, FR workwear, or defense fabrics).Deep expertise in weaving, dyeing, and finishing of high-performance fibers .Knowledge of ISO 15025, EN 469, ASTM D6413 , or similar international standards.Curious, hands-on leader with strong analytical and experimental rigor.Why Exprtex At Exprtex, innovation is not a department — it’s our DNA.You’ll work on cutting-edge projects that protect those who protect us , collaborate with India’s premier defense and research organizations , and shape the future of Made-in-India technical materials .#TechnicalTextiles #Innovation #R&DLeadership #TextileEngineering #DefenseTextiles #Aramid #FlameRetardant #BallisticProtection #MaterialScience #Exprtex #Shingora #MakeInIndia