Product Technical Lead (Coatings)

Russell Taylor Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 39,962 - 66,604; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary 15% bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance 4x

GP access

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group in Gloucester is seeking a Product Technical Lead (Coatings) to drive the development of high-performance coating products from concept through launch. The role requires strong technical expertise in fire-resistant and coating systems, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, R&D and commercial teams.

The successful candidate will manage project costs, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver innovative solutions to market while supporting

Qualifications

• Education to degree level in Chemistry or Materials Science.
• Experience with fire-proof coating and silicone chemistry.
• Experience with industrial coating systems.
• Experience of product development and new product development.
• Leadership experience is beneficial.
• Ability to cross-collaborate between departments.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new coating products from research through launch.
• Identify market needs and technical challenges with stakeholders.
• Provide technical support for existing products and processes.
• Collaborate with production and supply chain to ensure scalability.
• Support sales teams with technical product knowledge.
• Monitor product performance and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Manage project costs and development budgets.
• Identify IP opportunities arising from development.
• Present updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science

Job description

Vacancy Title: Product Technical Lead (Coatings)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Gloucester
Industry: Chemistry R&D / NPD SCIENTIFIC
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Start Date: 2026-05-22
REF: J91987611
Contact Name: Hannah Williams
Contact Email: [e-mail]
Vacancy Published: 2 months ago

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• Up to £50,000 per annum, Discretionary 15% Bonus (individual & team), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, life assurance x4, 24/7 GP access, mental health support, legal consultations, cycle to work and other leisure benefits.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially aware Product Technical Lead to join a specialist manufacturing business operating within materials technology. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise in fire-resistant and coating systems who enjoy taking products from concept through to delivery. You will play a key role in driving innovation, supporting manufacturing operations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance products to market. This is fantastic chance to join an organisation who invest year on year within their R&D function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new coating products from research and formulation through to launch.
• Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to identify market needs, technical challenges, and emerging industry trends.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for existing products and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with production and supply chain teams to ensure products are scalable, manufacturable, and delivered efficiently.
• Support commercial and sales teams with technical product knowledge and customer-facing expertise.
• Monitor product performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, testing requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
• Manage project costs, development budgets, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Evaluate material, manufacturing, and design decisions to optimise product value and cost efficiency.
• Identify and protect intellectual property generated through product development.
• Present development updates, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership.

About You

• Education to degree level or similar in Chemistry or Materials Science related subjects.
• Experience with fire-proof coating and understanding of silicone chemistry
• Experience with industrial coating systems
• Experience of product development and new product development
• Experience of leadership skills would be beneficial
• Ability to cross-collaborate between departments.
• Excellent communication skills

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