Product Specialist - Magnesia-Spinel Bricks

RoleThe Product Specialist – Magnesia Spinel Bricks will act as a link between Customer, NPD and Operations teams, manage the technical lifecycle, market positioning, and application support for Magnesia‑Spinel Bricks used in cement applications. The role requires deep product knowledge, customer interfacing skills, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive product performance, development, and commercial success.ResponsibilitiesProvide technical support on Magnesia spinel brick performance in various applications such as Cement kiln.Work closely with customers, sales, and application teams to optimize refractory selection and installation practices.Support in product trials, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and post‑mortem evaluation at customer sites.Collaborate with NPD and manufacturing for product development, formulation improvements, and product positioning.Maintain and update product documentation including Product Data Sheets (PDS), application guidelines, and comparison charts.Conduct competitor benchmarking and support product portfolio rationalization.Deliver technical training for internal teams and customers on Magnesia spinel product line and usage best practices.Contribute to strategic discussions on material cost control, sourcing alternatives, and product performance KPIs.Support pricing, proposal preparation, and commercial discussions from a technical perspective.RequirementsEssentialB.Tech – Chemical/CeramicKnowledge of manufacturing processes of the cement industry, refractory products and application of products.Hands‑on experience in technical support, customer trials.PreferredInterpersonal Skills: Ability to work with teams and lead decision‑making processes in a team environment.Excellent interpersonal communication and listening ability.Management SkillsStrong analytical skills.Excellent planning and organizational skills.Strong adaptability and flexibility.Effective negotiation skills.Effective communication skills.Highly motivated/ self‑driven, results oriented.Capable of handling multiple priorities.Able to generate multiple solutions to problems for effective troubleshooting.Able to collaborate with external and internal customers and stakeholders.Other SkillsAbility to interpret basic financial data.Proficient in MS‑Office/GSuites.#J-18808-Ljbffr