Research & Development Manager
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Manufacturing / Production
Materials Engineering, Chemical Manufacturing, Quality Engineering -
Research/Development
Research Scientist
PT Astari Niagara Indonesia is looking for a Research and Development (R&D) Manager to join us for a placement in Cikupa.
Responsibilities:
Ensure New Product Development activities to be implemented effective - efficiently and aligned with the company objectives.
Enhance existing product performance through reformulation, identify material substitution opportunities for cost efficiency, and benchmark competitor technologies to maintain a competitive portfolio.
Oversee the entire development process both for existing and new products and ensuring the R&D budget objectives are met & on time, while maintaining a strong and competitive consumable innovation portfolio.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Polymer Science is a must have.
Minimum 8 years of work experience in Chemical/polymer manufacturing in similar role, with minimum 3 years as Assistant Manager role in R&D.
Strong understanding polymer and chemical material.
Significant Experience R&D including New Product Development and Material Substitution
Familiarity with operating lab equipment
Good proficiency in ERP system.
Creative and innovative, hands on, good analytical, process oriented
Willing to work 6 days in a week (Saturday half-day).
Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees
Astari is the largest independent cast acrylic sheet manufacturer in Asia – and one of the largest in the world. We manufacture high quality MMA acrylic sheets in a comprehensive range of colors and sizes for customers in Europe, the United States, Australia and elsewhere around the world. We look to forge long term relationships with our customers.
We have four global offices delivering to over fifty countries on five continents.
You can find more about us at
Astari is the largest independent cast acrylic sheet manufacturer in Asia – and one of the largest in the world. We manufacture high quality MMA acrylic sheets in a comprehensive range of colors and sizes for customers in Europe, the United States, Australia and elsewhere around the world. We look to forge long term relationships with our customers.
We have four global offices delivering to over fifty countries on five continents.
You can find more about us at
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