Position Title: R&D Product Manager (Automotive - OEM water-based automotive coatings) Employment Type: Full Time Salary AED: up to 40,000 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 Western and European nationalities, aged 40 years old and below • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Paint Technology, or Chemical Engineering; ISO, DOE, GLP, or GMP training preferred • Minimum 7 years of experience in automotive coatings R&D, including OEM client engagement, plant trials, and product approvals • Strong expertise in water-based and solvent-based coatings