Research & Development (R&D) Manager – Advanced Materials & Manufacturing – Black Pearl Consult

Black Pearl Consult is hiring for an <b>Research & Development (R&D) Manager – Advanced Materials & Manufacturing</b> in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and commercially minded R&D professional to lead technical product development, drive material innovation, and contribute to the continued growth of a diversified manufacturing business.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in polymer technology, engineered foam materials, thermal insulation, specialty chemicals, or related industrial manufacturing sectors, combined with the ability to transform technical concepts into practical, market-ready solutions.

Working closely with senior operational leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening product performance, optimizing manufacturing processes, and introducing innovative materials to meet evolving industry requirements.

<b>Key Responsibilities:</b>

Lead and coordinate research, product engineering, and development initiatives across relevant industrial material and manufacturing applications.

Develop innovative product formulations and enhance existing solutions to improve performance, durability, quality, and cost efficiency.

Drive new product development involving polymer-based materials, engineered foams, elastomers, insulation products, and related industrial applications.

Oversee laboratory experimentation, technical evaluations, pilot trials, and product validation activities.

Collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, engineering, procurement, and commercial teams to support successful product launches.

Translate research findings and technical concepts into commercially viable, scalable manufacturing solutions.

Identify opportunities to improve raw material utilization, production efficiency, and product consistency.

Evaluate emerging technologies, alternative materials, and innovative manufacturing techniques.

Ensure product development activities align with applicable international testing, quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Provide technical guidance and leadership to R&D engineers, laboratory specialists, and product development personnel.

Support technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Prepare technical reports, development plans, project updates, and recommendations for senior management.

Requirements

<b>Candidate Requirements</b>

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or a closely related discipline.

Candidates with relevant technical diplomas may also be considered if they demonstrate substantial specialized industry experience and proven technical achievements.

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, preferably within industrial research, product formulation, or materials development in a manufacturing environment.

Strong technical exposure to one or more of the following areas:

Polymer and elastomer technology

Flexible foam and engineered insulation materials

Polyethylene, polyester, and related polymer-based products

Rubber compounds and industrial material formulations

HVAC insulation and thermal or acoustic materials

Specialty chemicals, industrial adhesives, coatings, or construction materials

Demonstrated experience in product innovation, formulation development, material testing, and manufacturing process optimization.

Practical understanding of industrial production processes and the transition from laboratory development to commercial manufacturing.

Previous experience coordinating or leading technical teams, product development projects, or R&D functions.

Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and commercial awareness.

Excellent English communication, technical presentation, and cross-func

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