R&D Manager

Samurai 2K Aerosol Sdn Bhd; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Maternity leave

Opportunities for promotion

Job summary

Samurai 2K Aerosol Limited in Malaysia seeks a Research and Development Manager to lead and support product development, formulation improvement, and laboratory testing from concept to commercialization.

You will coordinate pilot runs, oversee BOM management in Dynamics NAV, and mentor R&D chemists and technicians while ensuring ISO and safety compliance. This role demands strong leadership and a track record in coatings or related chemicals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, applied chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer/materials science or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant working experience in paint, coating or similar chemical industry, preferably with supervisory or managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of coating raw materials, formulation, testing and product development.
• Hands-on experience in development, troubleshooting and scale-up from lab to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support new product development and formulation improvement.
• Evaluate formulations, packaging components, propellants and product compatibility.
• Plan and review laboratory testing, stability testing and product validation.
• Coordinate pilot runs with Production and QA/QC.
• Support technology transfer and product scale‑up from laboratory to commercial production.
• Provide technical support to Production, QA/QC, Procurement, Marketing, Sales and customers.
• Investigate formulation, manufacturing and product quality issues.
• Prepare and maintain SOPs, Work Instructions, Technical Specifications and Formulation Records.
• Create and maintain Product BOMs in Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
• Lead product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Lead, coach and develop R&D Chemists and Laboratory Technicians.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, regulatory, safety and 5S requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer/Materials Science or equivalent

Job description

Lead and support R&D activities covering product development, formulation development, laboratory testing, pilot runs, product commercialization, technical documentation, BOM management, and continuous product improvement. The role will also provide technical support to cross-functional teams and lead the development and performance of R&D team members.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support new product development and formulation improvement.

Evaluate formulations, packaging components, propellants and product compatibility.

Plan and review laboratory testing, stability testing and product validation.

Coordinate pilot runs with Production and QA/QC.

Support technology transfer and product scale‑up from laboratory to commercial production.

Provide technical support to Production, QA/QC, Procurement, Marketing, Sales and customers.

Investigate formulation, manufacturing and product quality issues.

Prepare and maintain SOPs, Work Instructions, Technical Specifications and Formulation Records.

Create and maintain Product BOMs in Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Lead product development projects from concept through commercialization.

Lead, coach and develop R&D Chemists and Laboratory Technicians.

Ensure compliance with ISO, regulatory, safety and 5S requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer/Materials Science or equivalent.

Minimum 5–8 years of relevant working experience in the paint, coating or similar chemical industry, preferably with supervisory or managerial experience.

Strong technical knowledge in paint/coating formulation, raw materials, product development and performance testing.

Proven hands‑on experience in new product development, formulation improvement, troubleshooting and laboratory‑to‑production scale‑up.

Strong knowledge of coating raw materials such as resins, pigments, solvents and additives.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities, particularly in resolving color, viscosity, adhesion, drying, appearance, stability and other coating performance issues.

Experience in raw material evaluation, supplier qualification, cost‑down projects and alternative material sourcing.

Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach and develop R&D Chemists and technical personnel.

• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion

Samurai 2K Aerosol Limited (“Samurai 2K” or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is a leading aerosol coating specialist with a focus on high performance coating solutions for the automotive refinishing and refurbishing industry.

To cater to the specific requirement of such diverse segments as painting, motorcycle cosmetic, maintenance and refurbish, we offer a complete range of supply for automotive, household, and industrial paints.

Over the past 10 years, our R&D team have successfully invented world patented aerosol systems such as 2K dual and single headed two components aerosol systems to offer the top-quality spray results which patented in over 36 countries worldwide, this breakthrough technology allows two chemicals stored within a can and only be mixed upon activation as and when needed for the best paint performance. Our development team continues to strive hard to offer the most innovative systems with the best user enjoyment.

Samurai 2K Aerosol Limited (“Samurai 2K” or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is a leading aerosol coating specialist with a focus on high performance coating solutions for the automotive refinishing and refurbishing industry.

To cater to the specific requirement of such diverse segments as painting, motorcycle cosmetic, maintenance and refurbish, we offer a complete range of supply for automotive, household, and industrial paints.

Over the past 10 years, our R&D team have successfully invented world patented aerosol systems such as 2K dual and single headed two components aerosol systems to offer the top-quality spray results which patented in over 36 countries worldwide, this breakthrough technology allows two chemicals stored within a can and only be mixed upon activation as and when needed for the best paint performance. Our development team continues to strive hard to offer the most innovative systems with the best user enjoyment.

Samurai 2K Aerosol Limited (“Samurai 2K” or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is a leading aerosol coating specialist with a focus on high performance coating solutions for the automotive refinishing and refurbishing industry.

To cater to the specific requirement of such diverse segments as painting, motorcycle cosmetic, maintenance and refurbish, we offer a complete range of supply for automotive, household, and industrial paints.

Over the past 10 years, our R&D team have successfully invented world patented aerosol systems such as 2K dual and single headed two components aerosol systems to offer the top-quality spray results which patented in over 36 countries worldwide, this breakthrough technology allows two chemicals stored within a can and only be mixed upon activation as and when needed for the best paint performance. Our development team continues to strive hard to offer the most innovative systems with the best user enjoyment.

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