Senior Technical Lead — Adhesives & Coatings

Agensi Pekerjaan Executive Recruiters; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan Executive Recruiters is seeking a Technical Manager in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to lead adhesives/chemicals product development and technical support across sites.

The role requires 5–8 years in technical/managerial positions, strong polymer chemistry knowledge, and proven project leadership. ISO 9001 experience and cross-functional collaboration are valued as you drive quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8 years of technical/managerial experience in adhesives, sealants, or related chemical industries.
• Strong knowledge of polymer chemistry, formulation, and application technologies.
• Proven product development project leadership from concept to commercialization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Experience with raw material suppliers and regional market trends.
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and assist in product introduction and application methods.
• Develop technical data sheets with product specifications and create product brochures.
• Address and manage site complaints in collaboration with the Business Director and Technical Director.
• Offer technical support and troubleshooting to site engineers regarding the performance and application of cementitious products.
• Ensure proper application of related products/systems at customer sites by offering guidance, training, and consistently developing application techniques.
• Carry out product mix design trials and lead technical demonstrations to showcase the effectiveness of the products.
• Investigate and identify alternative sources of raw materials that meet the company’s formulation requirements.
• Effectively lead technical projects, encompassing all lab and site trial activities.
• Monitor product quality closely by collaborating with Quality Control team and site support team, taking necessary actions to meet the targeted quality performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemistry/Polymer Science/Chemical Engineering (or related)

Job description

Agensi Pekerjaan Executive Recruiters is seeking a Technical Manager in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to lead adhesives/chemicals product development and technical support across sites.

The role requires 5–8 years in technical/managerial positions, strong polymer chemistry knowledge, and proven project leadership. ISO 9001 experience and cross-functional collaboration are valued as you drive quality and innovation.