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About the Role

Envalior is seeking a talented Technical Product Manager to join their Asia R&D team in Tokyo, Japan. This role serves as the regional focal point for material technical expertise, bridging communication between regional commercial and operations teams, global R&D, and manufacturing. The position also involves close collaboration with Product Line Management, regional customers, and raw material suppliers.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to Purchasing for supplier discussions and raw material quality issues.
Coordinate evaluation of new/alternative raw materials and provide input for final approval.
Support Regional APQP Process Adherence and Execution for new/modified materials.
Challenge Manufacturing on appropriate APQP procedures for process/hardware changes.
Coordinate with Manufacturing on capability analyses and define improvement actions.
Coordinate the preparation for scale-up/introduction of new/modified materials with Manufacturing.
Ensure quality focus during process developments by providing input on quality aspects.
Decide on the release of non-conforming commercial grade batches and advise on unreleased batches.
Approve sample production of commercial grades on non-commercial lines and decide on material release.
Approve release of produced batches before standard QC properties are available to meet customer timelines.
Support Manufacturing with raw material expertise for complaints and issues.
Support Manufacturing with material expertise during customer audits.
Support ADTS, CAE, BDM, and Sales with material technical expertise.
Act as a complaint processor for performance complaints.
Act as a challenger for extensive or expensive new data generation programs requested by Application Development.
Handle technical approval of color development requests.

Requirements

Min 3 years of R&D or technical support experience in a global chemical/material company.
Experience in direct interaction with customers.
Outstanding team player.
Proficiency in oral and written English.
Capable of being both conceptual/strategic and operational.
Good business acumen and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Material Science
Polymer Science
Chemical Engineering
Engineering Material Science
Properties
Processing
Testing
Applications

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 3 years

Education Level

Ph.D or M.S. degree in Material Science, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering

Benefits

Global bonus program
Individual performance bonuses
Retirement plans
Health programs
Life insurance
Comprehensive medical care
Training opportunities
Coaching
Mentoring

About the Company

Envalior is pioneering the future of high-performance materials.
The company fosters an environment where every voice is heard and ideas are valued.
Empowerment is a driving force, encouraging initiative and innovation.
Envalior is committed to making a positive impact through safety, sustainability, collaboration, and empowerment.

Equal Opportunity

Envalior is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
The company does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.