R&D Product Manager - Automotive

Job description / Role

Position Title: R&D Product Manager - Automotive
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: up to 40K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications
Job Location: Sharjah, UAE

About the Client:
A UAE-based company and one of the largest paint manufacturers in the Middle East, offering a wide range of decorative, industrial, marine, powder, and eco-friendly coatings.

Job Description:
• Oversee product development, improvement, technology transfer, and budget management aligned with OEM requirements.
• Develop high-performance, eco-efficient coatings using customer insights, industry trends, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Resolve product issues, maintain OEM specifications, and manage certifications and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor R&D staff, engage with suppliers and clients, conduct benchmarking, and support commercial initiatives.

• Open to Male, Asian, Arabic & European Nationals, 40 years old and below
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Paint Technology, or Chemical Engineering; with preferred training in ISO, DOE, GLP, or GMP.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in automotive coatings R&D, including OEM client engagement, plant trials, and product approvals.
• Strong expertise in water- and solvent-based coatings, with proven ability in team mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and client communication.

Salary:
AED 40,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.