R&D Hiring (Full-Time Position)

【Enriching the World with Color and Technology】

Musashi Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. was founded in 1958 and is a global paint manufacturer with over 60 years of stability and 14 production sites across 10 countries worldwide.

Our products are fully custom-made—there’s no color we can’t create. With decades of expertise and continuous innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions shaped by customer feedback.

Business Overview

• Manufacturing and sales of synthetic resin paints used in automotive interiors, smartphones, game consoles, electronics, PCs/tablets, optical devices, AV/OA equipment, and cosmetics.
• Global marketing and product development
• Development of high-value products using eco-friendly materials

Musashi Paint’s Strengths

・Cutting-Edge Development Technology

With over 60 years of experience and expertise, we continuously create innovative products by accurately capturing evolving market needs through original ideas and advanced technologies.

・Global Network

For more than two decades, we have expanded globally from Asia into Europe and North America, strengthening our production and sales structure. Through strong collaboration across the entire group, we ensure stable supply of high-quality coatings to customers worldwide.

・Sustainable Business

Guided by a firm management philosophy, we are committed to developing environmentally conscious products and reducing environmental impact. Through these efforts, we strive to contribute to society and help realize a sustainable future.

・Customer-Centric Customization

With a fully custom-made approach, we work closely with customers to respond flexibly and accurately to diverse needs. Leveraging our extensive experience and expertise, we provide optimal solutions by identifying the essence of each challenge.

Our Philosophy

At Musashi Paint Group, we develop and deliver products that contribute to society through original ideas. We aim to ensure mutual benefit for suppliers, shareholders, and employees, creating a workplace where every team member can work with pride—both spiritually and materially enriched.

Fulfilling 100% of customer expectations—and delivering 120% satisfaction.

With decades of proprietary technology, we actively take on even the most complex challenges—offering not only color, but also customized texture, gloss, and functional performance.

We create paints that bring new dreams, sensations, and possibilities to life—through colors, textures, and finishes the world has never seen, all tailored to our customers’ needs.

Color brings life. We bring color.

We strive to bring people’s dreams to life and introduce new, unseen colors—coloring the world with our paints.

MADE IN MUSASHI — From Japan to the world

Our value lies not in where our paints are made, but in the trust and reliability behind the MUSASHI brand name. Our coatings are widely used by top manufacturers, and every “MADE IN MUSASHI” label reflects the pride and effort of each employee.

The Joy of This Work

One of the best parts of this job is contributing to products used around the world. Our paints are used in products and services people rely on every day. It’s incredibly fulfilling to see something you’ve created being used and appreciated globally.

Job Description

• You will be involved in paint development within the Development Technology Division.
• You will be responsible for R&D activities in product development and collaborative research.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Development and testing of paints for domestic and international automotive/home appliance manufacturers.
• Provide technical support, including production trials and process improvements at client sites.
• Work closely with internal engineers, customers, and team members globally.
• Take part in joint research with partner companies and research institutions.
• Execution of existing product enhancements.

Create paints with colors and functions the world has never seen—crafted by you!

Training & Development

You’ll spend about a year learning the development process through on-the-job training (OJT) with guidance from experienced team members.

We believe mastering the basics is essential—so there’s no need to rush. We encourage you to ask questions and grow at your own pace.

Most team members become independent in 3–4 years, but we adjust to your individual pace with continuous support from senior team members.

Required Experience & Preferred Skills

【Required Qualifications】
Basic chemistry knowledge at the level of a university graduate
(e.g., Applied Chemistry or Chemistry in engineering/science faculties)

【Preferred Qualifications】
Experience in R&D or production at a manufacturing company.

Employment Conditions

Employer	Musashi Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (In case of assignment to a group company, terms and conditions will remain unchanged)
Employment Type	Full-time
Work Location	Saitama
Working Hours	8:30 AM – 5:10 PM (7.5 hrs/day, 70 min break)

• Full insurance, employee benefits, and allowances included

■ Who We’re Looking For

• Someone who shares Musashi Paint’s values and mission.
• A team player who contributes to both personal and team growth.

We will reach out to selected candidates regarding the next steps.