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 .

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