Mala Nagarajan

Director Of New Product Innovation & Program Management at Permag

Mala Nagarajan is an accomplished engineering and product innovation leader with extensive experience in driving new product development and strategic growth across multiple industries. Currently serving as the Director of New Product Innovation & Program Management at Permag since January 2025, Mala previously held positions such as Director of Systems Engineering - New Product Innovation at Dexter Magnetic Technologies and Director of R&D - Global Transformation at James Hardie. With a solid background at ITW as Global Senior Engineering Manager and Owens Corning in various roles, including Global R&D Leader, Mala has consistently delivered impactful business results through innovative solutions and effective management of R&D initiatives. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Mechanical & Systems Engineering from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University.

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Permag

Permag is a leading provider of engineered magnetic solutions through its portfolio of specialized brands—Dexter Magnetic Technologies, Electron Energy Corporation (EEC), and Magnetic Component Engineering (MCE.) With deep expertise in rare earth materials, precision magnetics, and manufacturing excellence, Permag delivers innovative, high-performance solutions for the world’s most demanding industries, including Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and Semiconductor. From DFARS-compliant materials and ISO-certified production to custom assemblies and rapid prototyping, our team of engineers and technical experts is ready to support your project needs.


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