Manager, Technical Development (TPU) (005107)


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=Objectives of the Position=
- Lead & coordinate Technical Development (TD), such as new application development and product development for TPU Extrusion and Cable, Wire, Tube & Hose segment community.
- Work closely with TD leader, Regional Marketing, and local Technical Service (TS)/ Application Development (AD)/ Sales team in identifying and developing technical development opportunities to realize the strategic objectives in Asia Pacific.
- Coordinate cross regional technical development activities in TPU.
- Drive and influence specification for all TPU accounts (sub segment).

=Job Responsibilities=
[Technical Development]
- Build strong technical team (TD regional with AD and TS local).
- Identify technology trends and share with segment leads- technology trends, competition, regulations, etc.
- Regularly update and implement technical road map based on segment strategy and identify technology needs.
- Supports product launch (e.g., Participate as part of a product launch team to ensure smooth introduction of the product in customer serving processes. Support presentation/seminars and workshops to launch products.
- Coordinate closely with product management, operations, R&D, and sales as necessary and work as one team to accomplish tasks.
- Provide expert training to local TS/AD/Sales team.

[Application Development]
- Technical multiplication (new/current applications with current solutions), Innovation Drive (influence R&D focus, influence industry/product strategy).
- Communication with internal and external partners on the application areas by providing regular updates on project status. Participate, organize, and present results in meetings.
- Provide product and process recommendation to country team.
- Timely communication of the status of new grade development to promote innovation sales.

[Technical Service]
- Technical Implementation (current applications with current solutions) and Innovation Optimization (influence product/application development). Support Sales/TS by coordinating sample availability for customer trials.

[Innovation Drive/Optimization (influence product/application development)]
- Formulation optimization when necessary and feedback to R&D, TD, Marketing team.
- Influence selection (key) customers.
- Influence product/application development focus.
- Influence product strategy and new product launches.

=Job Requirements=
- Degree or above in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
- Min 8 years of working experience.
- Min 5 years of experience in technical/application development.
- Experience dealing with customers across Asia Pacific.
- Expert knowledge in polymer materials, particularly TPU, product development, application development, processing technology.
- Experience on project management.
- Strategic thinking, fast learner, willing to familiarize with the Business.
- Excellent written and spoken communication.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
- Motivated self-starter, independent, work under minimum supervision.
- Ability to multi-task and to be a team player.
- Skills and experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.

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