Lead Innovation Engineer (Chemical Engineer)

RUA Seguridad Corp.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave & holidays

Health & life insurance

Career growth

Hybrid work

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Rua Seguridad Corp. in Quezon City seeks a Lead Innovation Engineer (Chemical Engineer) to drive the company’s innovation pipeline for construction chemicals and infrastructure products.

You will oversee formulation, testing, and scale-up from lab to commercial production, translating market needs into viable product concepts and leading cross-functional teams. The role requires a licensed chemical engineer with 3–5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Chemical Engineering license.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering with strong industry knowledge.
• Experience translating customer needs into product concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and development of construction chemical products.
• Identify market opportunities and translate customer needs into concepts.
• Lead testing, validation, and scale-up toward commercialization.
• Plan experiments and performance evaluations for new products.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and manufacturing for launches.
• Develop technical documentation and proprietary formulations.

Skills

Formulation & development

Experimental design

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Licensed Chemical Engineer

Job description

Lead Innovation Engineer (Chemical Engineer)

Negotiable

Hybrid - Quezon City 3-5 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

About Us

Rua Seguridad Corp. is an ISO-certified leader in thermoplastic road marking paints, bitumen products, and road safety solutions. Since our establishment in 2006, we have built a strong nationwide presence and a proven track record in supporting major infrastructure projects across the country.

At Rua Seguridad Corp., we are committed to creating a professional and supportive workplace where employees are valued and empowered to succeed.

What We Offer

• Competitive leave and holiday benefits
• Comprehensive health and life insurance coverage
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life balance
• A culture grounded in strong core values

About the Role

This role leads the company’s technical innovation pipeline for construction chemical and infrastructure products — from formulation and testing through to commercial rollout. The role is responsible for identifying market opportunities, translating customer needs into viable product concepts, leading formulation, testing, and validation, and supporting scale-up to commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and development of new construction chemical products and infrastructure solutions
• Identify market opportunities and translate customer needs into new product concepts.
• Lead the formulation, development, testing, and validation of constrction chemical and infrastructure products.
• Design and execute experimental programs, product trials, and performance evaluations.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and identify product differentiation opportunities.
• Evaluate emerging materials, technologies, and innovation trends for business application.
• Support product scale-up from laboratory development to pilot and commercial production.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, manufacturing, and customers to ensure successful product launches.
• Develop field-ready technical solutions and provide technical support during customer engagements.
• Develop and maintain proprietary formulations, technical documentation, and institutional knowledge.
• Build relationships with suppliers and technology partners to identify new materials and innovations.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Chemical Engineer
• With technical knowledge and understanding of road construction chemicals and processes, particularly in bitumen, thermoplastic paint, and asphalt products
• Experience in product development from concept through testing, scale-up, and commercialization is preferred
• Strong technical capability in formulation, experimental design, testing, and root cause analysis
• Ability to translate customer needs and market insights into viable product solutions
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, manufacturing, and customers)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and execution mindset with commercial awareness