Head of Department (Technical)

Responsibility and Accountability & Authority

• Improve and maintain product formulations to meet customer requirements, industry standards,
• and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and approve raw materials, alternative materials, and suppliers from a technical
• perspective.
• Conduct laboratory investigations, product testing, validation, and performance evaluations of
• insulating varnishes and related materials.
• Initiate and coordinate product improvement, cost reduction, and process enhancement
• projects.
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical documents including product formulations, test
• methods, work instructions, and technical reports.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, testing laboratories, certification bodies, and regulatory
• authorities on technical matters.
• Support customer qualification activities, product approvals, audits, and technical presentations.
• Support management systems and certification activities including ISO requirements and
• customer audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and control of proprietary formulations, technical know-how, and
• intellectual property.
• Ensure compliance with external stakeholders such as Underwriters Laboratories.
• Liaise with other group sites to ensure global standards are met throughout the business.
• Other duties / responsibilities as assigned by the directors and general manager.

Competency Training, Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science,
• Industrial Chemistry, or a related technical discipline. Master's Degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, coatings, resins, varnishes, or
• related industries.
• Experience in product formulation, process optimization, and technical troubleshooting.
• Experience dealing with customers, suppliers, and technical audits.
• Able to make sound technical decisions based on data, standards, and business requirements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software skills required.
• Able to communicate in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin.
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision.

Perks & Benefits

• Open culture
• Personal development opportunities