R-D Manager

Samurai 2K Aerosol; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Samurai 2K Aerosol in Malaysia seeks a seasoned R&D Lead to steer product development, formulation improvement, and lab testing from concept to commercialization. You will manage BOMs, oversee scale-up, and ensure ISO compliance while mentoring chemists and technicians.

The role requires 5–8 years in paints or coatings, strong formulation knowledge, and leadership skills to drive cross‑functional collaboration across production, QA/QC, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymers, or related field.
• At least 5–8 years in paint, coating, or related chemical industry, with supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of coating raw materials, formulations, testing, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development and formulation improvement.
• Evaluate formulations, packaging, propellants, and compatibility.
• Plan and review lab testing, stability testing, and validation.
• Coordinate pilot runs with Production and QA/QC.
• Support technology transfer and scale-up to production.
• Provide technical support to cross-functional teams and customers.
• Create and maintain SOPs, specs, and formulation records.
• Lead and develop R&D team members and ensure ISO/safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Project management

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

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.