Technical Product Manager

Envalior

Technical Product Manager joining Envalior's Asia R&D team in Tokyo, Japan. Supporting product lines through technical expertise and collaboration across global teams.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeTokyo • 🇯🇵 JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Material Science and Chemical Engineering, with a strong focus on raw material evaluation, quality assurance, and manufacturing support. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance in a global chemical environment.

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Ph.D Or M.S. Degree In Material ScienceR&D Or Technical Support ExperienceEngineering Material Science KnowledgeProficiency In Oral And Written EnglishProblem Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Raw Material EvaluationQuality AssuranceCapability AnalysisAPQP ProceduresMaterial Specification DevelopmentTechnical SupportProcess DevelopmentSample Production ApprovalNon-Conforming Batch ReleaseCustomer Interaction

Soft Skills

Outstanding Team PlayerBusiness AcumenConceptual And Strategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

SAP

Industry Keywords

Chemical IndustryMaterial SciencePolymer ScienceManufacturing SupportTechnical Expertise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

New Supplier/new RM Management Support – In coordination with GTPM’s
Provides technical support to Purchasing in discussions with (new) suppliers and in case of raw material quality problems.
Coordinates the evaluation work for new/alternative raw materials and provides input (including raw material specification sheet) for final approval of the raw material.
Supports Regional APQP Process Adherence and Execution
Shows exemplary behaviour in using appropriate APQP procedures for new/modified materials and challenges Manufacturing to use the appropriate APQP procedure in case of intended change in manufacturing process/hardware.
Coordinates with Manufacturing to perform capability analyses, participates in the discussion with Manufacturing on the results of the capability analyses and together with Manufacturing defines improvement actions/programs (via PMR).
Coordinates the preparation for scale up/introduction of a new (or modified) materials with Manufacturing by ensuring transfer of project information and material & processing knowledge and initiates actions required by regional procedures (e.g. SAP code creation, approval for trial, involvement of Purchasing in case of new raw material etc.).
Ensures right quality focus during process developments (PSDR) by giving input on quality aspects to be tested/checked.
Regional Manufacturing Support / Operations Support
Decides on release of non-conforming (out-of-spec) batches of commercial grades. Gives advice in case a non-conforming batch cannot be released.
Approves sample production of a commercial grade on a non-commercial production line (e.g. laboratory line) and makes a decision on the release of the produced material.
Approves in case a produced batch needs to be released before standard QC properties are available in order to meet the customer’s timeline.
Supports Manufacturing with (raw) material related expertise, e.g. in case of manufacturing complaints and raw material issues.
Supports Manufacturing with material related expertise in case of audits by customer.
Support to Regional Commercial Team
Supports ADTS, CAE, BDM, Sales with material technical expertise.
Acts as complaint processor for performance complaints.
Acts as challenger in case Application Development requests technically extensive (or expensive) new data generation programs.
Takes care of technical approval of color development requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D or M.S. degree in Material Science, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering
Knowledge on engineering material science, including properties, processing, testing and applications.
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, with good business acumen and problem solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation: Join us at Envalior and enjoy competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and individual performance bonuses, ensuring your hard work is recognized and rewarded.
Comprehensive Benefits: Your well-being matters to us. At Envalior, we provide an array of benefits supporting your financial security, health, and overall well-being. This includes retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and comprehensive medical care.
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: Maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life with Envalior's commitment to supporting your schedule.
Training & Development Opportunities: At Envalior, your growth matters. We encourage and invest in your professional and personal development. We support our employees in their growth and personal development through ongoing investment in their knowledge and skills via training, coaching, and mentoring.
Diversity & Inclusion: At Envalior, our people drive our success, so it’s only right that we provide a diverse and inclusive working environment and foster a culture of belonging, openness, and respect. We value diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing and empowering every individual to reach their full potential.