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R&D Product Manager – Automotive Water-Based Paints
A leading industrial coatings company is seeking an experienced R&D Product Manager specialized in automotive water-based paints to join its growing team in Sharjah, UAE. This role is ideal for a coatings expert who thrives at the intersection of product innovation, technical development, and commercialization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the formulation, development, and enhancement of automotive water-based coatings (primers, basecoats, clearcoats).
- Oversee full product lifecycle from concept to post-launch optimization.
- Ensure compliance with VOC, REACH, GHS, and OEM performance standards.
- Collaborate with technical service, production, sales, and marketing teams to define and deliver product specs.
- Conduct lab trials, durability/performance testing, and field evaluations.
- Evaluate and qualify raw materials with procurement and suppliers.
- Monitor KPIs related to cost, quality, performance, and speed-to-market.
- Maintain all technical documentation and regulatory data sheets.
- Support sustainability initiatives in eco-friendly product development.
- Provide technical assistance during field trials and customer troubleshooting.
What We are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- 7–10 years’ experience in R&D within the automotive coatings industry, ideally in water-based systems.
- Strong knowledge of OEM and refinish standards, testing protocols, and raw material sourcing.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
Please note: Due to high application volumes, individual status inquiries cannot be accommodated. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
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