R&D Manager

Alfa Laval Spiral; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Marine Limited (Sonihull) a member of the Alfa Laval group is seeking an experienced Product Development & R&D Manager to lead innovation, product design and technical integration across legacy and emerging lines. Based in Abu Dhabi with occasional international travel, you will drive ultrasonic antifouling and agitation system projects from concept to delivery.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, own the roadmap, align with market needs and Alfa Laval's integration

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years leading product development and R&D teams.
• Experience with ultrasonic or electrical systems is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of ultrasonic product portfolio from concept to delivery.
• Own and drive product and systems roadmap ensuring alignment with market needs and Alfa Laval integration strategy.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between NRG Marine and Alfa Laval engineering teams for cross‑product synergies.
• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team overseeing project planning and delivery timelines.
• Use market intelligence and customer feedback to inform R&D focus and future product evolution.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across global teams.

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Ultrasonic systems

Electrical systems

Job description

R&D and Product Development Manager Sonihull in Abu Dhabi

NRG Marine Limited (Sonihull) a member of the Alfa Laval group is a global leader in ultrasonic antifouling and agitation systems. Our awardwinning Sonihull technology is already in service on over 3800 vessels worldwide and our expanding product lineincluding the latest Agitate systemextends ultrasonic technology into onshore industrial markets such as steel dairy and energy sectors.

With growing market adoption and the backing of Alfa Lavals global engineering network we are now seeking an experienced Product Development & R&D Manager to lead innovation product design and technical integration across both legacy and emerging product lines. This role is based in Abu Dhabi and includes occasional international travel to customer sites and Alfa Laval global engineering hubs.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• 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 Lavals integration strategy.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between NRG Marine and Alfa Laval engineering teams facilitating compatibility shared innovation and crossproduct synergies.
• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary 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 sectorspreferably maritime oil & gas or heavy industry. Experience with ultrasonic or electrical systems is a strong advantage.

You combine strategic thinking with handson execution and you thrive in dynamic fastgrowing 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 youll contribute to meaningful innovation that helps reduce environmental impact and chemical dependency. Youll work in a collaborative highgrowth environment with the opportunity to shape the future of ultrasonic technologywhile also benefiting from the global reach resources and stability of the Alfa Laval Group.

Required Experience:

Manager