Responsibilities:

Aggregating research data from the team and preparation presentations for weekly and monthly meetings with Production Department.
Conducting weekly meetings with Production Department presenting results and collecting feedbacks for the R&D team.
Communicate with R&D team afterweekly meetings with production department, providing feedbacks and planning next steps together with R&D director. Maintain effective smooth communication and transfer of the information between Singapore R&D teams and headquarters teams in Moscow.
Coordinate R&D projects across different production departments (apparel, footwear and sport equipment) coordinating project timelines ensuring that all parties involved are aware of project deliverables, receive samples in time.
Conduct tracking of R&D projects, ensure that all project information is properly documented and communicated in time to all relevant parties.
Support communication between Russian-speaking production departments and Singapore-based technical staff to ensure smooth project coordination.
Communicating with marketing department when necessary, providing full data about developments and technologies implemented in simple way, helping to create marketing information for customers related about new technologies.
Communicating weekly with the team from Coimbra University working on membrane development as a coordinator.
Be responsible for R&D projects related to the development of thermal protection with the minimization of heat loss by irradiation and convection
Follow up on pending technical issues and proactively identify possible project delays or operational bottlenecks.
Support execution of projects related to: Non-woven insulation, functional membranes and moisture management textiles.
Independently lead selected research projects in chemistry, materials science, or textile physics under supervision of the R&D Director.
Conduct literature reviews, patent searches, benchmarking studies, and technical analysis related to ongoing projects.
Support laboratory trial planning, testing coordination, and evaluation of experimental results.
Work closely with engineers, technicians, and scientists to ensure smooth laboratory operations and efficient use of resources.
Monitor project progress and regularly report status updates to the R&D Director.
Support implementation and transfer of laboratory developments into pilot-scale or production-scale manufacturing.
Assist in maintaining relationships with suppliers, universities, testing laboratories, and external research partners.
Participate in technical meetings, exhibitions, conferences, and discussions with external collaborators when required.
Ensure confidentiality of technical information, formulations, and company intellectual property. Prepare of patent drafts, if necessary.

Malacca Sourcing Pte. Ltd.

Research & Development Manager

Research & Development Manager