Technical Manager, Rubber Sealing (Vietnam)

Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 128,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Attractive salary package

Performance bonus

Job summary

Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Technical Manager for Rubber Sealing in Vietnam. The role requires defining the technical roadmap, serving as the top technical authority on products and processes, and steering complex manufacturing decisions for customer projects.

The position emphasizes manufacturing technology, material selection, and customer collaboration to drive innovation and industrialization across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical or material engineering or equivalent.
• 5 to 10 years significant experience in Rubber environment.
• Knowledge on rubber production.
• Knowledge on sealing applications.
• Strong technical problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical roadmap and manufacturing capabilities.
• Act as the highest technical authority for products, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Lead technical decision-making for complex production and customer issues.
• Drive continuous improvement of technical standards and manufacturing excellence.
• Review customer applications and recommend appropriate sealing solutions.
• Define material selection and support compound development.
• Lead technical discussions with customers on new applications.
• Support RFQs by validating technical feasibility and manufacturing approach.
• Define the optimal manufacturing process for new products.
• Lead the introduction of new production technologies and equipment.
• Develop process standards and ensure successful industrialization of new products.

Skills

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Rubber production knowledge

Sealing applications knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree in mechanical or material engineering

Tools

MS Office

Sales Tools

Job description

Technical Manager, Rubber Sealing (Vietnam)

Act as a strategic advisor, supporting the organization move to the next stage

Expertise covers injection molding, transfer molding, and compression molding

About Our Client

Our client is specialized manufacturer of sealing products and solutions, focused on delivering high-quality sealing components while driving operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in production.

Job Description

Technical Leadership & Strategy

Define the company's technical roadmap and manufacturing capabilities.

Act as the highest technical authority for products, materials and manufacturing processes.

Lead technical decision-making for complex production and customer issues.

Drive continuous improvement of technical standards and manufacturing excellence. Product, Materials & Customer Applications

Review customer applications and recommend appropriate sealing solutions.

Define material selection (including material surface coating) and support compound development.

Lead technical discussions with customers on new applications.

Support RFQs by validating technical feasibility and manufacturing approach.

Manufacturing Technology & Industrialization

Define the optimal manufacturing process (compression, transfer, injection molding, etc.) for new products.

Lead the introduction of new production technologies, equipment and manufacturing methods (recommend best technol ogy, support in machine installation and setup).

Develop process standards and ensure successful industrialization of new products.

Ensure effective technology transfer from equipment suppliers and Group experts to the local organization.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor degree in mechanical or material engineering or equivalent

5 to 10 years significant experience in Rubber envinronment

Knowledge on rubber production

Knowledge on sealing applications,

Strong technical problem solving skills

Knowledge of IT-Tools (MS Office, Sales Tools)

What's on Offer

Attractive salary package

Performance bonus

Relocation support

Opportunity to grow within the group/other sites