Product Development Specialist

ACOUSTIEG; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Product Development Specialist to lead the development of innovative material-based products. This role involves close collaboration with local manufacturers to translate concepts into market-ready solutions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering fields and have 3-6 years of product development experience. Responsibilities include managing product lifecycles, conducting testing, and ensuring technical documentation, all while fostering effective partnerships with manufacturers and laboratories.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in product development, materials development, or manufacturing-related roles.
• Hands‑on experience working with factories or production environments.
• Strong understanding of material‑based products and development cycles.
• Experience coordinating testing, validation, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local manufacturers to develop new material‑based products for the Saudi market.
• Lead product development activities with factories, including formulation, prototyping, and refinement.
• Translate technical performance requirements into manufacturable product specifications.
• Coordinate laboratory testing and validation with approved testing facilities.
• Manage product development timelines from concept to final approval.
• Prepare technical documentation, data sheets, and product specifications.
• Support product readiness for use in projects and market applications.
• Act as the technical interface between manufacturers, laboratories, and internal teams.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple development streams

Clear technical communication and documentation skills

Field‑oriented mindset with willingness to visit factories and laboratories

Structured, process‑driven approach to product development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Product Development Specialist to support the development of new construction and material-based products in collaboration with local manufacturers in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on working closely with factories—such as gypsum, coatings, and building material manufacturers—to co-develop market-ready products from concept and prototyping through testing and technical documentation, under the manufacturer’s brand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• 3–6 years of experience in product development, materials development, or manufacturing-related roles
• Hands‑on experience working with factories or production environments
• Strong understanding of material‑based products and development cycles
• Experience coordinating testing, validation, and technical documentation

Roles And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local manufacturers to develop new material‑based products for the Saudi market
• Lead product development activities with factories, including formulation, prototyping, and refinement
• Translate technical performance requirements into manufacturable product specifications
• Coordinate laboratory testing and validation with approved testing facilities
• Manage product development timelines from concept to final approval
• Prepare technical documentation, data sheets, and product specifications
• Support product readiness for use in projects and market applications
• Act as the technical interface between manufacturers, laboratories, and internal teams

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple development streams
• Clear technical communication and documentation skills
• Field‑oriented mindset with willingness to visit factories and laboratories
• Structured, process‑driven approach to product development