-Develop and implement the RandD 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 and re-engineer process flow to ensure new products (paint) are cost competitive and 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 RandD projects with business objectives.
-Track project schedules in conjunction with product management preparing to manage the RandD 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.
[Apply now at https://my.hiredly.com/jobs/jobs-malaysia-hiredly-x-job-director-research-development-r-d-aluminum-aluminum-coating-manufacturing] -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).