Executive - Polymer R&D

Duties & Responsibilities

1. PVC Compounding & Development:

a. Formulate and optimize PVC compounds for outsoles and midsoles (open footwear and

lifestyle shoes) to meet target specifications for tear strength, abrasion resistance,

hardness, and flex-crack resistance.

b. Formulate value-added compounds, including cork-filled PVC soles and high-

elasticity/rubbery-touch soles.

c. Develop specialized polymer alloys/blends incorporating PVC with NBR, SEBS, and EVA.

d. Optimize existing formulations to reduce weight without compromising physical

performance.

2. Production & Process Support:

Collaborate with production teams to scale up and commercialize R&D developments on the

shop floor.

a. Troubleshoot operational and quality issues during mass production.

b. Optimize processing parameters across high/low-speed mixers (hot & cold), PVC

injection moulding machines, and rotary machines.

3. Testing & Characterization:

Perform physical testing and material characterization (e.g., rheology/MDR, tensile strength,

hardness, abrasion, and flex fatigue) to ensure quality compliance.

4. Documentation & Compliance:

Establish SOPs for compounding and injection processes, ensuring strict shop-floor adherence.

a. Document lab experiments, pilot trials, and production batches to facilitate seamless

technology transfer and commercialization.