Experience:

3 years required

Skills:

Statistical Analysis, Material Development, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Problem Solving

Job type:

Full-time

• Develop and implement the R&D strategy, roadmap, and annual action plans in alignment with the company's business objectives.
• Lead and manage R&D activities related to medical gloves, examination gloves, surgical gloves, nitrile gloves, latex gloves, and other rubber-based products.
• Manage, coach, and develop R&D personnel to build strong technical capabilities and a culture of innovation.
• Set team objectives, KPIs, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Allocate R&D resources, equipment, manpower, and budgets effectively.
• Establish and maintain R&D procedures, work standards, technical documentation, and laboratory practices.
• Monitor R&D project progress, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Report R&D performance, technical issues, project progress, and recommendations to senior management.
• New Product Development.
• Lead the New Product Development (NPD) process from concept development through laboratory testing, pilot production, validation, and commercialization.
• Work with Marketing and Sales teams to understand customer requirements, market trends, and emerging product opportunities.
• Translate customer requirements into technical product specifications and development objectives.
• Develop and evaluate new glove products, materials, formulations, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Lead product trials and coordinate pilot production with manufacturing plants.
• Evaluate product performance, functionality, durability, safety, and customer requirements.
• Establish product specifications, testing methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Support product scale-up from laboratory or pilot scale to commercial production.
• Ensure successful product transfer and technical handover to manufacturing sites.
• Glove Formulation & Material Development.
• Lead research and optimization of latex, nitrile, polymer, chemical formulations, and other raw materials used in glove manufacturing.
• Develop and optimize formulations to improve product performance, quality, cost, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Evaluate alternative raw materials and suppliers to improve product competitiveness and supply security.
• Conduct formulation trials and analyze the impact of raw material changes on glove properties.
• Support the development of formulations for different glove applications, customer requirements, and market segments.
• Investigate opportunities to reduce chemical usage, production costs, waste, and environmental impact.
• Maintain technical knowledge of rubber chemistry, compounding, dipping processes, and glove manufacturing technologies.
• Product Improvement & Cost Optimization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for existing glove products.
• Product quality.
• Strength and durability.
• Barrier performance.
• Comfort and fit.
• Chemical resistance.
• Powder-free performance.
• Surface characteristics.
• Defect rates.
• Production yield.
• Manufacturing cost.
• Conduct technical investigations to identify root causes of product quality issues.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Work with Production and Engineering teams to optimize manufacturing parameters.
• Lead value engineering and cost reduction projects without compromising product quality or regulatory compliance.
• Technical Problem Solving & Manufacturing Support.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing plants for product and process-related issues.
• Investigate production problems, customer complaints, and product deviations.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and technical problem-solving activities.
• Analyze production data, laboratory results, and product performance information.
• Recommend technical solutions and coordinate implementation with relevant functions.
• Support troubleshooting related to dipping, compounding, curing, leaching, chlorination, polymer coating, stripping, washing, drying, and other relevant glove manufacturing processes.
• Support production trials, process validation, and technical improvement projects.
• Work closely with Engineering and Production to improve process stability and product consistency.
• Product Testing & Laboratory Management.
• Establish and maintain appropriate laboratory testing procedures and product evaluation methods.
• Ensure R&D testing is conducted accurately, consistently, and according to established standards.
• Review and approve R&D test results and technical reports.
• Monitor laboratory equipment, calibration, maintenance, and testing capabilities.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with relevant quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate glove properties including physical, chemical, biological, and performance characteristics as applicable.
• Develop new testing methods where required to support product development and customer requirements.
• Quality, Regulatory & Customer Requirements.
• Work closely with QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, and Customer Service to ensure products meet applicable standards and customer requirements.
• Support compliance with applicable international standards and regulations for medical and industrial gloves.
• Support technical documentation required for product registration, customer approval, certification, and regulatory submissions.
• Provide technical information and documentation for customer audits and regulatory inspections.
• Support investigation and resolution of customer complaints related to product performance or technical specifications.
• Ensure product development activities are properly documented and traceable.
• Stay updated on changes in relevant standards, regulations, technologies, and market requirements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration.
• Production.
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control.
• Regulatory Affairs.
• Engineering.
• Supply Chain / Procurement.
• Marketing.
• Sales.
• Customer Service.
• Sustainability / ESG.
• Manufacturing Plants.
• Act as the technical point of contact for R&D-related projects.
• Communicate technical concepts and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional product development and improvement projects.
• Support customer meetings, technical presentations, and product discussions when required.
• Innovation & Technology Development.
• Monitor emerging technologies, materials, manufacturing processes, and market trends in the glove and rubber industry.
• Identify opportunities for new product technologies and manufacturing innovations.
• Conduct technology benchmarking against competitors and industry best practices.
• Evaluate new equipment, materials, chemicals, and technologies for potential implementation.
• Establish partnerships with universities, research institutions, technology providers, and suppliers where appropriate.
• Lead innovation projects that strengthen the company's product portfolio and competitive advantage.
• Explore opportunities to improve sustainability through material innovation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmentally friendly technologies.
• Intellectual Property & Technical Knowledge Management.
• Support the identification and protection of new technologies, formulations, processes, and product innovations.
• Coordinate with relevant functions regarding patents, trade secrets, technical know-how, and intellectual property.
• Maintain appropriate technical databases and R&D knowledge repositories.
• Ensure lessons learned and technical knowledge are documented and shared across relevant teams and manufacturing sites.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Successful completion of R&D and new product development projects according to agreed timelines.
• Number of new products successfully commercialized.
• Product development success rate and customer approval rate.
• Improvement in product quality and performance.
• Reduction in product defects and customer complaints.
• Improvement in production yield and process stability.
• Successful implementation of cost reduction and value engineering projects.
• R&D project cost and budget performance.
• Successful completion of product trials and technology transfers.
• Compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Number and impact of product/process innovation initiatives.
• R&D team capability development and performance.
• Experience.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Research & Development, Product Development, Process Development, or Technical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an R&D leadership or managerial position.
• Medical gloves.
• Surgical gloves.
• Examination gloves.
• Nitrile gloves.
• Latex gloves.
• Industrial gloves.
• Rubber dipping products.
• Experience in rubber compounding, latex/nitrile formulation, dipping technology, or glove manufacturing processes is highly preferred.
• Experience working with large-scale manufacturing plants or multinational organizations is an advantage.
• Experience managing new product development and commercialization projects is required.
• Experience working with international customers and regulatory requirements is an advantage.
• Technical Knowledge.
• Rubber and polymer technology.
• Natural latex and synthetic latex.
• Nitrile / NBR technology.
• Rubber compounding and formulation.
• Chemical raw materials used in glove manufacturing.
• Dipping technology and manufacturing processes.
• Glove product development.
• Product testing and characterization.
• Process optimization.
• Root Cause Analysis.
• Statistical analysis and experimental design.
• Quality management systems.
• Product validation and commercialization.
• Medical device or PPE-related product requirements.

Experience:

5 years required

Skills:

Project Management, Automation

Job type:

Full-time

• Deliver large-scale digital transformation programs/projects with strong governance, quality, and measurable outcomes.
• Own program/project management discipline (scope, plan, RAID, dependencies, budget oversight, steering cadence, and executive reporting).
• Lead multi-vendor management (SOW, milestones, quality gates, change control, acceptance, and handover).
• Co-own Technology Excellence and ensure consistent integration/connectivity using ISA-95 aligned principles.
• Lead OT Network and OT Cybersecurity delivery to achieve secure, resilient, and audit-ready operations.
• IT and OT Infrastructure Project Management.
• Provide technical leadership and delivery governance for machine automation and Industrial Control Systems (ICS), with strong hands-on understanding of Siemens and Rockwell PLC ecosystems (hardware, architecture, and engineering lifecycle).
• Define and enforce automation engineering standards and deliverables, including: control narratives/functional descriptions, IO & instrument lists, signal mapping, PLC software standards (structure/naming/version control/backup-restore), HMI/SCADA standards (tag structure, screen standards, alarm philosophy, role-based access/security).
• Lead or govern automation lifecycle execution (directly or through integrators) design reviews, interface definition, FAT/SAT planning and execution, commissioning strategy, punch list management, go-live readiness, troubleshooting and stabilization support.
• Lead workstreams for MES/MOM integration, centralized SCADA, and process historian from requirements to deployment and operational handover.
• Deployment & cutover plan, commissioning/FAT-SAT evidence (where applicable), BAU support model and documentation set.
• Provide technical leadership and delivery governance for machine automation and Industrial Control Systems (ICS), with strong hands-on understanding of Siemens and Rockwell PLC ecosystems (hardware, architecture, and engineering lifecycle).
• Govern and coordinate implementation of OT security controls (delivered by internal teams/vendors), including asset inventory coverage, access control/identity, secure remote access, patch/vulnerability management, backup/restore testing, logging/monitoring, and incident response readiness.
• Manage OT network/cyber vendors and partners: align SOW, milestones, quality gates, acceptance criteria, and handover; ensure documentation and support model are in place.
• Large-Scale Project / Program & Vendor Management.
• Lead large-scale transformation delivery across operations, owning the full lifecycle: scope, planning, governance cadence, RAID management, dependency management, resource coordination, vendor/partner management, and benefits realization.
• Manage vendors/partners (where applicable): define scope of work, align deliverables, control timelines/quality, manage issues/risks, and ensure smooth handover to operations.
• Drive cross-functional execution with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, IT/OT, Data/Analytics, and external partners to ensure outcomes are delivered not just designed.
• Establish program governance: steering routines, decision logs, status reporting, change control, and readiness gates.
• Ensure BAU readiness: operating model updates, SOP/standard work updates, training plans, hypercare, and sustainment mechanisms.
• Change Management & Adoption.
• Lead adoption planning and execution: stakeholder alignment, communication, training, resistance management, reinforcement routines.
• Track adoption and sustainment post go-live; trigger corrective actions when adherence/performance drifts.
• Critical Experiences.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation/Control, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5-6 years experience in IT, Digital Manufacturing, Automation Transformation with exposure to MES/MOM, SCADA, historian, PLC/ICS, and industrial connectivity.
• Proven experience leading large-scale or multi-site programs/projects with cross-functional stakeholders and structured governance.
• Strong experience in multi-vendor management with acceptance-driven delivery and controlled change management.
• Solid experience with IT/OT convergence and industrial network/connectivity patterns; understanding of ISA-95 alignment is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated capability to define or govern OT cybersecurity resilience aligned to ISO 27001 / IEC 62443 (risk-based control approach).
• Strong stakeholder influence and communication ability able to bridge executive strategy and plant execution.
• Strong understanding of the digital manufacturing stack: PLC/ICS, SCADA, historian, MES/MOM integration, and OT data fundamentals.
• Strong knowledge of industrial protocols/interfaces: OPC UA, Modbus, Profibus/Profinite, TCP/IP, 4-20 mA, HART, Fieldbus.
• Strong knowledge of OT security governance and controls; familiarity with ISO 27001 and IEC 62443 is required.
• Strong vendor/partner management capability (SOW, quality gates, acceptance criteria, CR control, and handover).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and structured problem-solving mindset.
• Industry & Project Management Background: Strong project management background with experience in Banking, Manufacturing, Retail, or related industries; able to lead cross-functional delivery in complex organizations.
• Large-Scale Delivery Experience: Proven experience leading or delivering projects with budget of THB 20M+ and managing 100+ stakeholders, including senior leadership engagement and cross-department coordination.
• Structured Thinking: Demonstrated systematic and logical thinking, strong analytical capability, and structured problem-solving mindset.
• Stakeholder & Change Management: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with strong experience driving change management and adoption across multi-level teams.
• Project/Program Management Capability: Strong governance and execution discipline (scope, planning, RAID, dependency management, benefits realization); vendor management experience is a plus.