About the company 

A leading manufacturer of automotive and industrial cooling solutions, is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking R&D Manager to lead and grow its Research & Development function. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical knowledge in heat exchanger systems with strong leadership, innovation capability, and strategic vision to take our R&D department to the next level.

Key Responsibilities:

1. R&D Strategy & Department Leadership

• Develop and lead the companys R&D roadmap aligned with business growth objectives and market needs.
• Build, mentor, and manage a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Drive a culture of innovation, discipline, and continuous improvement across all R&D functions.
• Scale the department with proper structure, reporting, workflows, and technical capacity.

2. Product Development & Innovation

• Lead end-to-end product development of radiators, CACs, condensers, and heat exchangers for OEM and aftermarket sectors.
• Design new products based on customer engine data, application requirements, and export market demands.
• Supervise prototyping, sampling, testing, and validation processes for new product launches.
• Ensure BOM creation, costing input, and engineering documentation are completed to spec.

3. Technical Expertise & Compliance

• Provide design direction and technical review on aluminum, copper/brass, and bar & plate technologies.
• Oversee thermal design calculations, CFD/CAE simulation reviews, and lab test protocols.
• Ensure compliance with international heat exchanger standards for performance, durability, and safety.
• Operate and oversee usage of R&D test equipment and lab machines.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Sales, and Manufacturing to align development timelines and production readiness.
• Support business development by providing technical leadership in export and OEM project opportunities.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and industry partners to accelerate innovation cycles.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters or Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 1215 years of R&D experience in the radiator, HVAC, or heat exchanger industry.
• Proven experience in managing full product development cycles from concept to launch.
• Strong background in heat transfer, thermal design, CFD/CAE, and lab testing methodologies.
• Hands-on expertise with SolidWorks and other CAD/PLM tools.
• Demonstrated success in building or scaling an R&D team is a major plus.

Key Competencies:

• Technical depth in radiator/heat exchanger materials, manufacturing methods, and product design.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and project management skills.
• High attention to detail and structured documentation habits.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Arabic is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to be hands-on while also developing systems and strategy