R&D Manager – Advanced Materials & Manufacturing

Join Black Pearl Consult as an R&D Manager to lead technical product development, drive material innovation, and contribute to the growth of a diversified manufacturing business in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

Job snapshot

• Company: Black Pearl Consult
• Location: Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate R&D initiatives across industrial material and manufacturing applications
• Develop innovative product formulations and enhance existing solutions
• Drive new product development involving polymer-based materials, engineered foams, and insulation products
• Oversee laboratory experimentation, technical evaluations, and product validation activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful product launches
• Translate research findings into commercially viable, scalable manufacturing solutions
• Identify opportunities to improve raw material utilization and production efficiency
• Evaluate emerging technologies and innovative manufacturing techniques
• Ensure product development aligns with international testing, quality, safety, and environmental standards
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to R&D engineers and product development personnel
• Support technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

Requirements

• Extensive experience in polymer technology, engineered foam materials, thermal insulation, or related sectors
• Proven ability to transform technical concepts into practical, market-ready solutions
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with international testing, quality, safety, and environmental standards
• Experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Master's degree or PhD preferred

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