Job title: R&D Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Chemicals/Plastics/Paper
Functional Expertise: Engineering/ Manufacturing production
Salary type: Monthly
Salary from: THB ฿50,000.00
Salary to: THB ฿65,000.00
Location: Khlong Tamru, Chon Buri District, Chon Buri, Thailand
Job published: 2025-01-28
Job ID: 131103
Contact name: Nara Pratumchai

Job Description

Our client is a global manufacturer of plastic parts.

Job Description

  • Executing & Monitoring: Overseeing and driving R&D activities, ensuring timely implementation of decisions and resolving issues.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Working with stakeholders to define project requirements, set goals, and assign tasks.
  • Formulation Development: Creating new formulations to meet customer specifications and project timelines in the Performance Business sector in Thailand.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Promoting R&D best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Leadership & Management: Providing strong leadership to align R&D activities with overall business objectives, mentoring the team for high performance.
  • Operational Oversight: Reworking formulas to meet targets, sourcing alternative raw materials, and leading cost reduction initiatives without affecting product quality.
  • Testing & Analysis: Conducting formulation testing per customer and marketing requirements, collaborating with MCCJ for material analysis.
  • Customer & Supplier Engagement: Engaging with customers and suppliers, including participating in trial production activities.
  • Documentation & Support: Providing necessary documentation and cross-departmental support during development and production processes.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience with thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and PVC compounds.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Good communication skills in English.
  • Experience in introducing new technologies, products, and applications to stakeholders (SMs, customers).
  • Ability to confidently interact with customers to understand their needs and provide technical support.
  • Experience in developing and commercializing thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and PVC compounds in response to the specific needs of customers.
  • Responsibility for monitoring the pipeline of projects assigned and actively engaging with stakeholders to successfully close projects within the proposed timeline.