Product Development Executive / Assistant Manager (Polymer / Resin / Laminate)

TALENTVUE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENTVUE PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a hands-on professional to lead and support new product and process development from concept through qualification.

You will develop testing protocols, evaluate raw materials and processes, and drive improvements to quality, efficiency and cost in flexible packaging environments. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure compliant, high-quality packaging solutions and contribute to sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Packaging Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in product development, process engineering, materials or manufacturing; more experienced candidates may be considered for Assistant Manager.
• Experience in flexible packaging, polymers, films, adhesives, coatings or related industries preferred.
• Knowledge of film, coating, lamination and printing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support new product and process development from concept, trials and validation through to qualification
• Develop testing protocols, quality checkpoints and control plans for new materials and products
• Evaluate raw materials, suppliers and manufacturing processes
• Drive process improvements to enhance product quality, efficiency and cost
• Support sustainable packaging initiatives
• Troubleshoot technical and production issues with cross-functional teams
• Prepare product specifications, test reports and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with relevant food‑contact packaging and quality standards
• Support customer projects and technical discussions
• Guide junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement and digitalisation initiatives

Skills

Product development

Process engineering

Materials science

Packaging engineering

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Packaging Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support new product and process development from concept, trials and validation through to qualification
• Develop testing protocols, quality checkpoints and control plans for new materials and products
• Evaluate raw materials, suppliers and manufacturing processes
• Drive process improvements to enhance product quality, efficiency and cost
• Support sustainable packaging initiatives
• Troubleshoot technical and production issues with cross-functional teams
• Prepare product specifications, test reports and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with relevant food‑contact packaging and quality standards
• Support customer projects and technical discussions
• Guide junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement and digitalisation initiatives

Requirements:

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Packaging Engineering or related discipline
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in product development, process engineering, materials or manufacturing; more experienced candidates may be considered for Assistant Manager
• Experience in flexible packaging, polymers, films, adhesives, coatings or related industries preferred
• Knowledge of film, coating, lamination and printing processes