Deputy Manager Research & Development

SUMITOMO BAKELITE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials science company in Singapore is looking for an experienced professional to develop new products and lead projects. Responsibilities include engaging with customers, modifying existing products, and conducting technical training. Candidates should have at least 6 years of relevant experience and a degree in Material Science or Engineering. Strong leadership, customer focus, and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products based on customer needs.
• Participate in development projects with customers.
• Modify existing products to meet customer requirements.
• Engage in technology transfer and grade transfer activities.
• Handle customer certification audits.
• Conduct technical training for various groups.
• Supervise on-the-job training for new engineers.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Customer focus

Continuous improvement

Team player

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in Material Science, Chemical Process or Engineering discipline

Job description

Main Job Responsibilities

• New products development.
• Participate as a member in development projects with customers and research consortiums.
• Conduct modifications to existing products to meet customers’ requirements.
• Engage in technology transfer to production and grade transfer from other Sumitomo Bakelite’s plant.
• Engage in plant cross functional team be it related to plant issues or customer issues
• Handle various customers and certification audits.
• Co-ordinate and conduct internal training on technical issues for various groups.
• Conduct fundamental research and new process evaluation study.
• Supervise On-the-job-training for new engineers.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Degree in Material Science, Chemical Process or Engineering discipline.
• Leadership abilities and customer focused.
• Drive for continuous improvement.
• Team player.
• Good communication skills.