CHEMIST - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (EG08)

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd; Sepang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd is seeking an engineering-focused professional to drive research and development initiatives, translate design inputs into technical work, and mentor junior team members within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The candidate will apply NPD best practices, conduct experiments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are met while advancing process improvements and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in RND or in similar technical roles.
• Knowledge of New Product Development (NPD) processes and project execution.
• Understanding of project management principles and defect analysis methods.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools such as process mapping, 5S, and Kaizen.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing technologies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned tasks under guidance to drive innovation, product development, process improvements, and cost-efficiency within projects.
• Translate customer design inputs into assigned technical work, experiments, and documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Apply RND best practices and experimental methodologies in assigned activities.
• Perform laboratory testing and basic technical work related to manufacturing processes, materials, and product-related issues under guidance, and eliminate technical issues while contributing to risk identification and mitigation within the project scope.
• Develop technical skills and domain knowledge under supervision, and contribute to mentoring entry-level team members where applicable.
• Contribute to team-level continuous improvement initiatives and incremental innovation efforts.
• Execute experiments and trials with external partners, and provide accurate technical data and insights.
• Perform additional duties as required to support functional and project objectives.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field; Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred

Job description

Take accountability for project execution, technical rigor, and mentoring of junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned tasks under guidance to drive innovation, product development, process improvements, and cost-efficiency within projects.
• Translate customer design inputs into assigned technical work, experiments, and documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Apply RND best practices and experimental methodologies in assigned activities.
• Perform laboratory testing and basic technical work related to manufacturing processes, materials, and product-related issues under guidance, and eliminate technical issues while contributing to risk identification and mitigation within the project scope.
• Develop technical skills and domain knowledge under supervision, and contribute to mentoring entry-level team members where applicable.
• Contribute to team-level continuous improvement initiatives and incremental innovation efforts.
• Execute experiments and trials with external partners, and provide accurate technical data and insights.
• Perform additional duties as required to support functional and project objectives.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field; Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in RND or in similar technical roles.
• Knowledge of New Product Development (NPD) processes and project execution.
• Understanding of project management principles and defect analysis methods.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools such as process mapping, 5S, and Kaizen.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing technologies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

The Hartalega story began in 1988. Our insatiable appetite to constantly surpass our own achievements has transformed what started as a single-line production facility into what we are today, the leading nitrile gloves manufacturer in the world, with a growing capacity to produce billions of gloves every year. We export to over 70 countries across five continents, namely Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa.

As an industry leader, we pave the way forward through our commitment to innovation. We invented the world's first lightweight nitrile glove, which revolutionalised the industry by shifting the global demand from latex to nitrile gloves. Today, we are home to advanced proprietary manufacturing technology that allows us to safeguard the quality of our products and the efficiency of our operations. Our unrivalled proprietary technology provides us with an important competitive edge as we own the fastest production lines in the industry, producing more than 45,000 gloves per hour.

In all that we do, we are guided by our SHIELD (Synergy, Honesty, Innovation, Excellence, Learning, Dedication) values to do the right thing at all times. As we continue to grow by leaps and bounds, we are single-minded in ensuring that we make a meaningful difference by enriching lives, from the healthcare practitioners and the people they care for to our very own #TeamHartanians, stakeholders and the community. We welcome like-minded individuals to be part of our exciting team. Together, let us make a difference.

The Hartalega story began in 1988. Our insatiable appetite to constantly surpass our own achievements has transformed what started as a single-line production facility into what we are today, the leading nitrile gloves manufacturer in the world, with a growing capacity to produce billions of gloves every year. We export to over 70 countries across five continents, namely Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa.

As an industry leader, we pave the way forward through our commitment to innovation. We invented the world's first lightweight nitrile glove, which revolutionalised the industry by shifting the global demand from latex to nitrile gloves. Today, we are home to advanced proprietary manufacturing technology that allows us to safeguard the quality of our products and the efficiency of our operations. Our unrivalled proprietary technology provides us with an important competitive edge as we own the fastest production lines in the industry, producing more than 45,000 gloves per hour.

In all that we do, we are guided by our SHIELD (Synergy, Honesty, Innovation, Excellence, Learning, Dedication) values to do the right thing at all times. As we continue to grow by leaps and bounds, we are single-minded in ensuring that we make a meaningful difference by enriching lives, from the healthcare practitioners and the people they care for to our very own #TeamHartanians, stakeholders and the community. We welcome like-minded individuals to be part of our exciting team. Together, let us make a difference.

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