Lead Innovation Engineer (Chemical Engineer)

Rua Seguridad; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave benefits

Health & life insurance

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Hybrid work arrangement

Core values culture

Job summary

Rua Seguridad Corp. seeks a licensed chemical engineer to lead the technical innovation pipeline for construction chemical and infrastructure products, from formulation and testing through to scale-up and commercialization.

The role involves identifying market opportunities and translating customer needs into viable product concepts, while guiding formulation, testing, and validation.

Qualifications

• Licensed Chemical Engineer with chemical engineering background.
• Experience in road construction chemicals and processes (bitumen, thermoplastic paint, asphalt).
• Experience from concept through testing, scale-up, and commercialization preferred.
• Strong capability in formulation, testing, and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and development of construction chemical products and infrastructure solutions.
• Identify market opportunities and translate customer needs into new product concepts.

Skills

Formulation development

Market opportunity translation

Experimental design

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Education

Licensed Chemical Engineer

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