Manager - Product Competence

B. Braun Melsungen AG; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Penang is seeking a Manager - Product Competence to oversee engineering projects and collaborate with R&D. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in material sciences and experience in plastic and polymer properties. The role offers competitive benefits and a hybrid working model, aiming to improve healthcare worldwide.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Employee Incentive Scheme

Training and development programs

Meal Subsidy

Onsite fitness area

Medical Insurance

Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• Prior experience in plastic/material background.
• Experience with Polyurethane.
• Supporting the lifecycle team related to material change.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful identification and delivery of engineering projects.
• Provide disciplinary and technical leadership.
• Conduct evaluations of manufacturing technology suppliers in the region.
• Drive collaboration between process development and R&D.
• Provide training concepts for technically skilled workers.

Skills

Material Science

Material Engineering

Polymer Chemistry

Knowledge about plastic polymer properties

Conducting proof of concept tests

Education

BSc / MS / PhD in relevant fields

Job description

You’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise.

Company: B. BRAUN MEDICAL IND. S/B

Functional Area: Research and Development

Working Model: Onsite

Requisition ID: 6713

Are you passionate to be in the role as Manager - Product Competence ? Do you have experience inProduct Competence? If so, this opportunity could be for you! Join us at B. Braun, a leader in the medical devices industry, where your skills and experience will be recognized and celebrated. Take the next step in your career with us and help shape the future of healthcare!

As a Manager - Product Competenceat B. Braun you will play a vital role in….

Your key responsibilities:

• Responsible to ensure successful identification, execution and delivery of engineering projects involving degrees of lowcostautomation and new manufacturing technologies, for the areas within scope of accountability. Work closely with Head of Department to set up an organizational structure within BMI addressing core manufacturing processes and the consequences for related technical training.
• Responsible for disciplinary and technical leadership of the area according to the Corporate Rules of Governance. Identify, define and accomplish projects in the area of core production processes in co-operation with internal andexternal suppliers.
• Responsible for guiding the nominated technical experts from the own organization in the global Corporate KnowledgeNetworks (CKN) and the related sub-CKN groups.
• Develop suitable strategies to execute governance over the core processes within the area of regional responsibility defined for the Technology Hub BMI in relation to the Operating Model Medical (OMM).
• Drive the collaboration between process development and Research and Development (R&D) to promote the simultaneous engineering process for combined product and process development with the aim of generating manufacturable new products in accordance with the Center of Excellence (CoE) and division’s needs.
• Conduct early evaluations of manufacturing technology suppliers in Asia Pacific (APAC) region which would enhance B. Braun manufacturing capabilities, especially in the area of innovative process technologies. Provide training concepts and execution recommendations for technically skilled workers, to be implemented by a technical training center.

What do you bring to the team:

• BSc / MS c / PhD in Material Science , Material Engineering , Chemistry, or Polymer Chemistry, Biochemistry. Prior experience in plastic/material background.
• Experience and knowledge about plastic polymer properties and behaviour especially about Polyurethane
• Conducting and running proof of concept test related to material change.
• Providing guidance and support to the R&D team on topic related to material.
• Support the lifecycle team related to material change.

What sets B. Braun apart?

Founded in Germany in 1839, B. Braun is a leading medical technology company with over 66,000 employees in 64 countries. Specializing in infusion therapy, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, anaesthesia, and more, B. Braun develops high-quality products and services that improve global health. In Asia Pacific, B. Braun employs over 16,000 people across 10 production sites and 16 business offices.

Established in 1972, B. Braun Medical Industries in Penang is the regional headquarters for APAC. With more than 7,000 employees, the plant located in Penang is among the largest manufacturers of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical products not only in Malaysia but also in the APAC region. It also houses the Centre of Excellence for Intravenous Access.

What can we offer you?

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Employee Incentive Scheme
• Training and development programs
• Meal Subsidy, and onsite convenience store
• Onsite fitness area including running track, futsal and classes.
• Medical Insurance and dental and optical allowance.
• Retirement Fund

What’s next?

Once you click on the link to Apply, you will be directed to update your personal information and submit your CV. Our Talent Acquisition team will carefully review your application, and if you pass the CV screening you will be invited for the first interview. We ask you to conduct two interviews, one in person and one remotely. If you stand out and meet our requirements, we will present you with an offer and guide you through our seamless onboarding process. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

We appreciate different perspectives, thoughts, experiences and backgrounds. By strengthening an appreciative, inclusive, respectful and equal working environment, we create a culture in which all our employees feel free to be who they are.

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