Quality Team Leader – Specialty Chemicals

  • Location: Singapore
  • New plant setup – Pioneer role
  • Permanent role
  • Leadership opportunity

About Our Client

Stemgenic is proud to be partnering exclusively with a growing international specialty chemicals manufacturer establishing a new manufacturing facility in Singapore as part of its Asia-Pacific expansion strategy.

The company is recognised globally for its expertise in high-performance polyurethane, epoxy, silicones, adhesives, sealants, and advanced material technologies — supporting industries such as e-mobility, energy storage, automotive electronics, industrial systems, and electrical engineering applications.

Job Details

Lead the Quality laboratory setup and analytical operations for a new specialty chemicals manufacturing facility in Singapore. Establish the QC function from day one, including a mandatory 4-week training programme at the European headquarters prior to production start.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead routine and non-routine analytical testing activities
  • Support commissioning and setup of the QC laboratory
  • Oversee laboratory documentation, SOPs, calibration, and quality records
  • Support investigations relating to product deviations, CAPA, and customer complaints
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Quality Executives
  • Partner closely with Production, HSE, and overseas Quality stakeholders

Job Requirements

  • 5–8 years of QC laboratory experience within manufacturing
  • Strong wet chemistry and laboratory instrumentation exposure
  • Experience leading small laboratory teams (mandatory)
  • Exposure to polyurethane, epoxy, silicone, polymer, or specialty chemicals preferred
  • Strong quality-system and manufacturing support experience

Why Consider This Opportunity

  • Pioneer hire within a new Singapore manufacturing operation
  • Exposure to German manufacturing standards and international technical teams
  • Long-term career growth within an expanding APAC operation
  • Opportunity to participate in commissioning and startup activities
  • Exposure to advanced materials supporting high-growth industries — e-mobility, energy storage, electronics

Please be advised that due to the considerable number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who meet our client’s requirements. 

We appreciate your understanding and wish you the best in your career endeavors.

Sathiyarajan Vinayagamani – SaVi
EA Personnel KAH Reg No:  R1216080 
EA License No: 23C1889

Industrial Cluster: Chemicals
Sectors: Specialty Chemicals
Job Cluster: R&D - Scientific - Technical
Expertise & Skill Sets: Analytical Chemist Commissioning Lab Management leadership QA/QC/QMS
Job Location: Singapore
City: Singapore
Work Type: On-site
Currency: SGD
Salary Unit: Annual
Salary Min: 78000
Salary Max: 105000
Employment type: Permanent

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