THILAK NAVEENRAJ R
Plastics Technologist
Profile summary
Results driven Polymer Technologist & Material Engineer with hands on experience in polymer processing, material selection, injection molding, compliance, and technical marketing. Skilled in problem solving, process optimization, sustainability frameworks REACH, RoHS, POP and PROP 65, and business development. Adept at driving production efficiency, cross functional collaboration, and technical customer engagement, with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement, focused on delivering measurable impact and supporting organizational growth.
Career highlights
Continuous Improvement in Sustainability Packaging: Advancing sustainable packaging is no longer just about choosing "green" materials; it is a systematic journey of ongoing optimization. This means moving away from "one-and-done" solutions and instead using data-driven cycles—like the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model—to constantly refine packaging weight, durability, and recyclability. By focusing on waste reduction throughout the entire supply chain, we eliminate excess "air" in shipping and reduce production scrap, which directly lowers the carbon footprint. Finally, prioritizing material efficiency ensures that every gram of fiber or polymer serves a functional purpose, transitioning the brand toward a circular economy where resources are kept in use for as long as possible.
Engineered Regulatory Material Compliance Systems: Designed and implemented a comprehensive material compliance system at Whirlpool Corporation, ensuring adherence to REACH, RoHS, POP, and PROP 65 regulations, impacting product lifecycle efficiency.
Key skills
Professional experience
Drove sustainability initiatives and ensured regulatory compliance by implementing environmental standards, audits, and responsible material practices. Integrated sustainable material engineering solutions while maintaining compliance, improving lifecycle efficiency, and reducing environmental impact. Specialized in material selection, testing, and optimization to enhance product durability, performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
Mundra masterbatch company Marketing- Aquiring the New product development(NPD) from the customer. R&D- Matching the colours of the masterbatches againsed the benchmark received from the client end. Conducted polymer testing using UTM (tensile, compression, flexural), HDT and color science techniques to support material selection, compliance, and performance optimization.