Product Technical Lead (Coatings) Job at London Full Time NEW

Permanent | Full TimeSalary & Benefits:-

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 ResponsibilitiesLead 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 YouEducation to degree level or similar in Chemistry or Materials Science related subjects.Experience with fire-proof coating and understanding of silicone chemistryExperience with industrial coating systemsExperience of product development and new product developmentExperience of leadership skills would be beneficialAbility to cross-collaborate between departments.Excellent communication skills

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