R&D Manager

Alfa Laval; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in clean technology, Alfa Laval, is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead their ultrasonic product portfolio. The role involves managing an engineering team, driving product roadmaps, and ensuring alignment with market needs. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in maritime or heavy industry.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience leading product development and R&D teams.
• Experience in maritime, oil & gas, or heavy industry preferred.
• Experience with ultrasonic or electrical systems is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of ultrasonic product portfolio from concept to delivery.
• Manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Use market intelligence and customer feedback to inform R&D focus.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Innovation

Education

Degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

• Lead the development of our ultrasonic product portfolio, including antifouling and agitation systems, from concept to delivery.
• Own and drive the product and systems roadmap, ensuring alignment with market needs, regulatory trends, and Alfa Laval s integration strategy.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between NRG Marine and Alfa Laval engineering teams, facilitating compatibility, shared innovation, and cross-product synergies.
• Manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary engineering team, overseeing project planning, resource allocation, and delivery timelines.
• Use market intelligence, customer feedback, and industry research to inform R&D focus and future product evolution.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, fostering collaboration across global teams.

What We Are Looking For:

You have a degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, with at least 5 years experience leading product development and R&D teams in relevant industrial sectors preferably maritime, oil & gas, or heavy industry. Experience with ultrasonic or electrical systems is a strong advantage.

You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and you thrive in dynamic, fast-growing environments. You have excellent stakeholder management skills, and you communicate clearly across technical and commercial functions. Excellent written and verbal communication in English is required.

Why join Sonihull (NRG Marine)?

Be part of a pioneering company transforming industrial and maritime operations through clean technology. At Sonihull, you ll contribute to meaningful innovation that helps reduce environmental impact and chemical dependency. You ll work in a collaborative, high-growth environment with the opportunity to shape the future of ultrasonic technology while also benefiting from the global reach, resources, and stability of the Alfa Laval Group.

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