Summary
The Materials Developer is responsible for researching, developing, testing, and validating new polymer, silicone, wood and plastic, metal materials to support product performance, enhancement, innovation and sustainability goals. The role involves close collaboration with product development, merchandising, costing and quality teams to ensure material solutions meet cost, performance, and regulatory requirements.
What You'Ll Do The holder of the position is mainly responsible for the following areas in coordination with his / her superior:
Material Standardisation \& Improvement: Drive standardization of current materials for performance consistency and improvement and establish a standard material library
New Material Sourcing: Research and identify potential new materials (CMF) and suppliers globally, staying current with industry trends and innovations.
Alternative Solutions: Investigate and propose alternative material solutions for current products to improve performance, reduce cost, or enhance sustainability.
Technical Evaluation: Coordinate with QA for the technical evaluation and testing of new materials to ensure they meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary material expert, collaborating with product development, Merchandising, Sustainability and QA teams to support new product development and material transitions.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain a comprehensive database of material specifications, supplier information, and testing results. Prepare detailed reports on material performance and cost analysis.
What you'll need
Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering Technology or a related field.
3-7 years of experience in a materials sourcing and development, supply chain, or R\&D role, preferably within a relevant industry (e.g., consumer goods, electronics, tools, power tools).
Strong knowledge of injection molding, extrusion, and curing processes.
Proven experience in sourcing and evaluating new materials and suppliers.
Candidates with experience less experience will be considered
Knowledge of sustainable plastics, bio-based materials, or recycling processes
Strong knowledge of various material types and their properties (e.g., polymers, composites, metals, wood).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess material performance and cost-effectiveness.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Proficiency in project management and a keen eye for detail.
Highly proactive and innovative mindset.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
A passion for sustainability and a desire to contribute to a greener supply chain.
Positive and energetic team player with strong cross-functional team experience.
Good command of spoken and written English
What you'll receive
We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment and we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. We enable fair pay within the company by creating non-discriminatory salary systems.
Market Leading Remuneration Package:
Double pay and discretionary bonus
Choice of MPF provider
Life Insurance
Medical Insurance
Supportive Environment:
Out-Of-Office leave for important appointments
In-house training courses
Training sponsorship scheme
Health Check
Vision Check
Work-Life Balance:
5 day week
Competitive Annual Leave
Charity, Community and Sporting Events
If you are not invited for an interview within 4 weeks, we regret that your application was not suited to this vacancy.
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Location
Head Office — 18868.6 km
Level 15, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Contract Type
Full Time
Entry Level
Experienced
Purchasing
Reference no.
614304