Job Description

• Develop and implement the R&D strategy aligned with the company's vision and market demands for coated fin.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and competitor developments to maintain a competitive edge particularly, in the microelectronics sector, where new technological developments are occurring continuously specifically in paint coating technology.
• Deliver & re-engineer process flow to ensure new products (paint) are cost competitive & consistently staying ahead of market.
• Lead new product development activities from inception to product launch and customer acceptance including overseeing the design, testing, and production of new aluminium/coating related products.
• Provide leadership and guidance for non-routine problems requiring substantial judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and adaptation of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, sales, and marketing, to ensure alignment of R&D projects with business objectives.
• Track project schedules in conjunction with product management preparing to manage the R&D budget, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources.
• Take charge in the internal communication – to discuss the current issues in operations, daily and weekly and external communication – to experiment /develop new type of coating. Review feedback for continuous improvement on paint for added value.
• Ensure all products and processes comply with local and international regulations and implement rigorous quality control and assurance practices.
• Responsible to oversee and manage Customer Service department, including monitoring and reporting metrics such as productivity, response speed and any metric which affect the quality of service.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Engineering (Others), Project Management, Research Development or equivalent.
• At least 10 to 15 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Ability to lead a direct team and a multifunctional organization, integrating complex efforts across multiple business areas.
• Strong knowledge of aluminium alloys, extrusion processes, and surface treatments.
• Proficient in numerical and analytical skills, forward-thinking, and good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Japanese speaking candidate is preferred (expert in aluminium/aluminium coating).

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