R&D Executive

S & P Industries Sdn. Bhd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

S & P Industries Sdn Bhd is seeking an R&D Executive at our Head Office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. You will lead product development projects, conduct experiments, and guide cross-functional teams to meet business goals.

The role requires strong food science knowledge, project management, and leadership to mentor junior technologists while driving new beverage-focused initiatives toward commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience in food product development and food technology, preferably in beverage industry.
• Strong knowledge of food chemistry, sensory evaluation, and food processing techniques.
• Experience with food regulations and quality standards (e.g., MOH, Halal, GMP, FDA, USDA).
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Leadership abilities to mentor and guide junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage food product development projects from concept to commercialization.
• Conduct research and experiments to improve existing products or develop new ones.
• Analyze and interpret data from experiments and trials, and make recommendations based on findings.
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and consumer preferences to guide product development strategies.
• Produce sample products for customers to evaluate and meeting requirements/expectations.
• Coordinate commercial trials together with productions, QA, factory teams to ensure smooth trial runs.
• Optimize processes and formulations to enhance product quality, cost-effectiveness, and production efficiency.
• Prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products.
• Collaborate with supplier on new product ideas, quality improvements, and ingredients sourcing.
• Act as a technical advisor and mentor junior food technologists and team members.
• Independently managing projects and report status to R&D Manager, undertake assigned tasks to support R&D department’s objectives

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Food Technology

Job description

We are seeking a R&D Executive with a proactive and responsible attitude to join our dynamic team. This role will be responsible for leading projects in food product development, ensuring quality and safety standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. R&D Executive requires a strong understanding of food science, technology, and industry trends, along with the ability to drive initiatives forward with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage food product development projects from concept to commercialization.

Conduct research and experiments to improve existing products or develop new ones.

Analyze and interpret data from experiments and trials, and make recommendations based on findings.

Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and consumer preferences to guide product development strategies.

Produce sample products for customers to evaluate and meeting requirements/expectations.

Coordinate commercial trials together with productions, QA, factory teams to ensure smooth trial runs.

Optimize processes and formulations to enhance product quality, cost-effectiveness, and production efficiency.

Prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products.

Collaborate with supplier on new product ideas, quality improvements, and ingredients sourcing.

Act as a technical advisor and mentor junior food technologists and team members.

Independently managing projects and report status to R&D Manager, undertake assigned tasks to support R&D department’s objectives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.

Proven experience in food product development and food technology, preferably in beverage industry.

Strong knowledge of food chemistry, sensory evaluation, and food processing techniques.

Experience with food regulations and quality standards (e.g., MOH, Halal, GMP, FDA, USDA, etc).

Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Leadership abilities to mentor and guide junior team members.

S&P Industries Sdn Bhd is one of the largest manufacturer of Coconut Cream Powder in the world, with exports to 40 countries worldwide at the moment. We are currently looking for suitably qualified and dedicated individuals to fill the following position at Head Office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

S&P Industries Sdn Bhd is one of the largest manufacturer of Coconut Cream Powder in the world, with exports to 40 countries worldwide at the moment. We are currently looking for suitably qualified and dedicated individuals to fill the following position at Head Office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.