R & D Manager - High Performance Coatings

Location Berkshire
Discipline: Coatings, Polymers
Job type: Technical Manager
Salary: £Highly Competitive & Excellent Benefits
Contact name: Dr Laura Merritt

Contact email: laura@merrittrecruitment.com
Job ref: 289
Published: 8 months ago

​Exciting role with a global organisation. Join the dynamic team as the leader of a global R&D division, driving innovation in high-performance coatings, adhesives, silicones, polyurethanes, UV cure systems, and other polymer-based technologies. As a key member of the management team, you will spearhead new product development and contribute to strategic planning.

In this role, you will manage an R&D team to develop, test and implement new coating products, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with colleagues. Your responsibilities will include overseeing commercial and technical support functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage R&D teams in the UK and internationally

  • Provide commercial and technical support

  • Technical support for operations and quality assurance

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Proven experience in leading R&D, manufacturing, and coating formulation projects

  • Strong technical background in coatings, with knowledge of polyurethanes and UV curing preferred

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Ability to travel internationally

  • Must have the right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation assistance. This is an excellent opportunity to thrive in an exciting and innovative environment.