132 Research Development jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Will be responsible for research and development in the areas of truck design for the manufacture of future generations of trucks. The position will involve applying and extending the latest understanding of mobility technology to meet the challenges of the fast development of the truck market.

• Lead new designs and materials with the Design Team.
• Application and development of material and process analysis and monitoring metrology.
• Identification and deployment of advanced technologies and designs for truck components.
• Manage the new designs and material requirements, analyzing test data obtained from these prototypes and providing feedback and design learning to the team.
• Application and development of test strategies and methods.

Responsibilities

• Lidar and Sensor Data Processing: Develop real-time algorithms for processing Lidar, laser, and point cloud data to detect, classify, and track objects.
• Deep Learning for 3D Perception: Design and optimize deep learning models (e.g., 3D YOLO, Point Net) for object detection and segmentation using point cloud data.
• Sensor Fusion and Computer Vision: Integrate data from Lidar, camera, and other sensors for enhanced perception and environment understanding.

• System Optimization: Implement algorithms optimized for real-time and edge deployment, focusing on performance, inference speed, and accuracy.
• Collaboration & Testing: Work with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate perception systems and rigorously test in real-world environments using SLAM and performance metrics like maps.

• Bachelor Degree in Electronics / Engineering
• +8-10 Years of work experience in Lidar

The Business Growth Research & Development (R&D) Manager is responsible for driving innovation, identifying new business opportunities, and enhancing the organization's competitive edge through research and strategic development. This role involves market analysis, trend forecasting, product/service development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of analytical skills, business acumen, and innovative thinking to support long-term sustainability and expansion.

• Business Growth Strategy & Market Research:
  Conduct in-depth market research to identify new business opportunities, trends, and competitive landscapes.
  Analyze customer needs, industry developments, and emerging technologies to inform growth strategies.
  Develop business models, feasibility studies, and strategic roadmaps for expansion.
• Research & Development (R&D):
  Lead R&D initiatives to enhance existing products/services or develop new ones.
  Collaborate with product development, sales, and marketing teams to align R&D efforts with business objectives.
  Evaluate new technologies, partnerships, and investment opportunities to drive innovation.
• New Business Development & Partnerships:
  Identify and develop strategic alliances, partnerships, and collaborations.
  Support mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures that align with the company's growth vision.
  Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure business expansion opportunities.
• Data Analysis & Performance Measurement:
  Utilize data analytics and market intelligence to measure the effectiveness of growth initiatives.
  Develop KPIs and performance metrics to track progress and optimize strategies.
  Present insights and recommendations to senior management for informed decision-making.
• Process Improvement & Innovation Management:
  Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.
  Implement R&D best practices to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  Drive digital transformation and automation strategies where applicable.

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in business growth, R&D, market research, or corporate strategy.
• Technical Skills:
  Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Google Analytics).
  Familiarity with R&D methodologies and business model innovation.
• Soft Skills:
  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
  Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  Ability to work cross-functionally and drive collaboration between teams.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of industry-specific market trends, regulatory landscapes, and competitive forces.

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM

About Us

GRIFFCO Foods results from the strategic partnership between two companies Griffith foods and IFFCO that are purely driven by purpose and over 100 years of a solid family-based culture. It combines Griffith Food’s global reach, innovation expertise and core capabilities with IFFCO’s deep-rooted heritage and outstanding infrastructure in the region.

GRIFFCO Foods is the only food service partner that provides you with expert, sustainable food solutions with extreme agility for businesses that desire insight oriented, culinary inspired innovation across the GCC, the Levant region, Egypt and Pakistan because they need the support of a global agile product development partner to keep them future ready in an era of fast changing trends and preferences.

Our Purpose At GRIFFCO Foods our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, highlighting what makes us distinct and authentic in the marketplace. GRIFFCO Foods exists to collaboratively create best-in-class sustainable products and solutions that are globally local, harnessing centuries of product development expertise with the speed, agility, and precision required to deliver future-ready innovation

Join Our Family When you join GRIFFCO Foods, you are not only joining our family, you are joining a community of change-makers. At GRIFFCO Foods, you are encouraged and empowered to make meaningful contributions and discover innovative solutions.

GRIFFCO Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicant because of the following actual or perceived characteristic: race, colour, religion, gender identity, age national origin, physical and mental disability. Equal opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefits programs, trainings, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall and termination.

Major Duties &Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of the product pipeline with current and future customers, understanding their needs and challenges creating solutions that drive mutual value.
• Grow and transform the product portfolio meeting nutrition and sustainability criteria
• ‘Hands on’ development of products with customers.
• Build a fully engaged local R&D team with standalone, fit for Purpose Food science and R&D capabilities incl but not exclusive to raw materials, culinary center and pilot scale assets.
• Unlock value through our existing regional and global portfolio of products (lifting and launching.)
• Support the end to end creation of value streams in the key markets
• Build and leverage a strong network of partners across the specified region and globe, utilizing Griffith Foods internal networks, existing external partners and creating new ones in an ecosystem approach.
• Understand the regulatory constraints and engage with internal and external partners to manage compliance.
• Support the set-up of manufacturing and co-manufacturing in the selected countries

Problem Solving/Decision Making:

• Working in a highly ambiguous environment, creative problem solver, capable of navigating complex challenges.
• Works with independence, exercising ingenuity and judgement in the approach to and accomplishment of tasks.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry or similar.
• Proven management and leadership experience at senior level.
• Language: English is a must
• Experience in technical development of savoury products, including protein and snacks.
• Experience of working in country and internationally.
• Current awareness of local and global flavour trends, culinary trends, and new technology in food applications;
• People Leadership and team development, remote Line management would be a benefit.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• A creative problem solver across the value chain (from raw materials to customer scale up)
• End to end product leadership, from culinary through to scale up (manufacture).
• High level learning agility
• Drive for results
• Dealing with ambiguity.
• Business acumen
• Ideally with B to B or food service experience.
• Priority setting
• Project management
• Benchtop development, with an eagerness and proven ability to be hands on.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

In carrying out our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Applicants and employees requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human Resources.

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM

About Us

GRIFFCO Foods results from the strategic partnership between two companies Griffith foods and IFFCO that are purely driven by purpose and over 100 years of a solid family-based culture. It combines Griffith Food’s global reach, innovation expertise and core capabilities with IFFCO’s deep-rooted heritage and outstanding infrastructure in the region.

GRIFFCO Foods is the only food service partner that provides you with expert, sustainable food solutions with extreme agility for businesses that desire insight oriented, culinary inspired innovation across the GCC, the Levant region, Egypt and Pakistan because they need the support of a global agile product development partner to keep them future ready in an era of fast changing trends and preferences.

Our Purpose
At GRIFFCO Foods our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, highlighting what makes us distinct and authentic in the marketplace. GRIFFCO Foods exists to collaboratively create best-in-class sustainable products and solutions that are globally local, harnessing centuries of product development expertise with the speed, agility, and precision required to deliver future-ready innovation

Join Our Family
When you join GRIFFCO Foods, you are not only joining our family, you are joining a community of change-makers. At GRIFFCO Foods, you are encouraged and empowered to make meaningful contributions and discover innovative solutions.

GRIFFCO Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicant because of the following actual or perceived characteristic: race, colour, religion, gender identity, age national origin, physical and mental disability. Equal opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefits programs, trainings, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall and termination.

Major Duties &Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of the product pipeline with current and future customers, understanding their needs and challenges creating solutions that drive mutual value.
• Grow and transform the product portfolio meeting nutrition and sustainability criteria
• ‘Hands on’ development of products with customers.
• Build a fully engaged local R&D team with standalone, fit for Purpose Food science and R&D capabilities incl but not exclusive to raw materials, culinary center and pilot scale assets.
• Unlock value through our existing regional and global portfolio of products (lifting and launching.)
• Support the end to end creation of value streams in the key markets
• Build and leverage a strong network of partners across the specified region and globe, utilizing Griffith Foods internal networks, existing external partners and creating new ones in an ecosystem approach.
• Understand the regulatory constraints and engage with internal and external partners to manage compliance.
• Support the set-up of manufacturing and co-manufacturing in the selected countries

Problem Solving/Decision Making:

• Working in a highly ambiguous environment, creative problem solver, capable of navigating complex challenges.
• Works with independence, exercising ingenuity and judgement in the approach to and accomplishment of tasks.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry or similar.
• Proven management and leadership experience at senior level.
• Language: English is a must
• Experience in technical development of savoury products, including protein and snacks.
• Experience of working in country and internationally.
• Current awareness of local and global flavour trends, culinary trends, and new technology in food applications;
• People Leadership and team development, remote Line management would be a benefit.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• A creative problem solver across the value chain (from raw materials to customer scale up)
• End to end product leadership, from culinary through to scale up (manufacture).
• High level learning agility
• Drive for results
• Dealing with ambiguity.
• Business acumen
• Ideally with B to B or food service experience.
• Priority setting
• Project management
• Benchtop development, with an eagerness and proven ability to be hands on.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

In carrying out our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Applicants and employees requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human Resources.

GRIFFCO Foods results from the strategic partnership between Griffith Foods and IFFCO, driven by purpose and over 100 years of a solid family-based culture. It combines Griffith Food's global reach, innovation expertise, and core capabilities with IFFCO's deep-rooted heritage and outstanding infrastructure in the region.

GRIFFCO Foods is the only food service partner that provides expert, sustainable food solutions with agility for businesses seeking insight-oriented, culinary-inspired innovation across the GCC, the Levant region, Egypt, and Pakistan. They support clients as a global, agile product development partner to keep them future-ready amid fast-changing trends and preferences.

At GRIFFCO Foods, our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, emphasizing what makes us distinct and authentic. We aim to collaboratively create best-in-class sustainable products and solutions that are globally local, leveraging centuries of product development expertise with the speed, agility, and precision needed for future-ready innovation.

Joining GRIFFCO Foods means becoming part of our community of change-makers. We encourage and empower our team to make meaningful contributions and discover innovative solutions.

GRIFFCO Foods is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall, and termination.

• Develop the product pipeline with current and future customers, understanding their needs and creating mutual value solutions.
• Grow and transform the product portfolio to meet nutrition and sustainability criteria.
• Engage in hands-on product development with customers.
• Build a fully engaged local R&D team with standalone, fit-for-purpose capabilities, including raw materials, culinary center, and pilot-scale assets.
• Unlock value through existing regional and global product portfolios.
• Support end-to-end creation of value streams in key markets.
• Build and leverage a network of partners regionally and globally, utilizing internal and external networks and creating new partnerships in an ecosystem approach.
• Understand regulatory constraints and work with internal and external partners to ensure compliance.
• Assist in setting up manufacturing and co-manufacturing in selected countries.

• Operate effectively in a highly ambiguous environment, demonstrating creative problem-solving skills and navigating complex challenges.
• Work independently, exercising ingenuity and judgment to accomplish tasks.

• Minimum degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Proven management and leadership experience at a senior level.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in technical development of savory products, including protein and snacks.
• Experience working both locally and internationally.
• Awareness of current flavor, culinary trends, and new food technology.
• Experience in people leadership and remote line management is a plus.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Creative problem solver across the value chain, from raw materials to customer scale-up.
• End-to-end product leadership experience, from culinary development to manufacturing scale-up.
• High learning agility and drive for results.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Strong business acumen.
• Experience in B2B or foodservice sectors is preferred.
• Effective priority setting and project management skills.
• Hands-on benchtop development experience with a willingness to be actively involved.

Griffith Foods is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on various protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, upon request, unless it causes undue hardship or safety risks. Please notify Human Resources if accommodations are needed.

GRIFFCO Foods results from the strategic partnership between Griffith Foods and IFFCO, driven by purpose and over 100 years of a solid family-based culture. It combines Griffith Food's global reach, innovation expertise, and core capabilities with IFFCO's deep-rooted heritage and outstanding infrastructure in the region.

GRIFFCO Foods is the only food service partner that provides expert, sustainable food solutions with agility for businesses seeking insight-oriented, culinary-inspired innovation across the GCC, the Levant region, Egypt, and Pakistan. They support clients as a global, agile product development partner to keep them future-ready amid fast-changing trends and preferences.

At GRIFFCO Foods, our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, emphasizing what makes us distinct and authentic. We aim to collaboratively create best-in-class sustainable products and solutions that are globally local, leveraging centuries of product development expertise with the speed, agility, and precision needed for future-ready innovation.

Joining GRIFFCO Foods means becoming part of our community of change-makers. We encourage and empower our team to make meaningful contributions and discover innovative solutions.

GRIFFCO Foods is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall, and termination.

• Develop the product pipeline with current and future customers, understanding their needs and creating mutual value solutions.
• Grow and transform the product portfolio to meet nutrition and sustainability criteria.
• Engage in hands-on product development with customers.
• Build a fully engaged local R&D team with standalone, fit-for-purpose capabilities, including raw materials, culinary center, and pilot-scale assets.
• Unlock value through existing regional and global product portfolios.
• Support end-to-end creation of value streams in key markets.
• Build and leverage a network of partners regionally and globally, utilizing internal and external networks and creating new partnerships in an ecosystem approach.
• Understand regulatory constraints and work with internal and external partners to ensure compliance.
• Assist in setting up manufacturing and co-manufacturing in selected countries.

• Operate effectively in a highly ambiguous environment, demonstrating creative problem-solving skills and navigating complex challenges.
• Work independently, exercising ingenuity and judgment to accomplish tasks.

• Minimum degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Proven management and leadership experience at a senior level.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in technical development of savory products, including protein and snacks.
• Experience working both locally and internationally.
• Awareness of current flavor, culinary trends, and new food technology.
• Experience in people leadership and remote line management is a plus.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Creative problem solver across the value chain, from raw materials to customer scale-up.
• End-to-end product leadership experience, from culinary development to manufacturing scale-up.
• High learning agility and drive for results.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Strong business acumen.
• Experience in B2B or foodservice sectors is preferred.
• Effective priority setting and project management skills.
• Hands-on benchtop development experience with a willingness to be actively involved.

Griffith Foods is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on various protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, upon request, unless it causes undue hardship or safety risks. Please notify Human Resources if accommodations are needed.

GRIFFCO Foods results from the strategic partnership between Griffith Foods and IFFCO, driven by purpose and over 100 years of a solid family-based culture. It combines Griffith Food's global reach, innovation expertise, and core capabilities with IFFCO's deep-rooted heritage and outstanding infrastructure in the region.

GRIFFCO Foods is the only food service partner that provides expert, sustainable food solutions with agility for businesses seeking insight-oriented, culinary-inspired innovation across the GCC, the Levant region, Egypt, and Pakistan. They support clients as a global, agile product development partner to keep them future-ready amid fast-changing trends and preferences.

At GRIFFCO Foods, our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, emphasizing what makes us distinct and authentic. We aim to collaboratively create best-in-class sustainable products and solutions that are globally local, leveraging centuries of product development expertise with the speed, agility, and precision needed for future-ready innovation.

Joining GRIFFCO Foods means becoming part of our community of change-makers. We encourage and empower our team to make meaningful contributions and discover innovative solutions.

GRIFFCO Foods is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall, and termination.

• Develop the product pipeline with current and future customers, understanding their needs and creating mutual value solutions.
• Grow and transform the product portfolio to meet nutrition and sustainability criteria.
• Engage in hands-on product development with customers.
• Build a fully engaged local R&D team with standalone, fit-for-purpose capabilities, including raw materials, culinary center, and pilot-scale assets.
• Unlock value through existing regional and global product portfolios.
• Support end-to-end creation of value streams in key markets.
• Build and leverage a network of partners regionally and globally, utilizing internal and external networks and creating new partnerships in an ecosystem approach.
• Understand regulatory constraints and work with internal and external partners to ensure compliance.
• Assist in setting up manufacturing and co-manufacturing in selected countries.

• Operate effectively in a highly ambiguous environment, demonstrating creative problem-solving skills and navigating complex challenges.
• Work independently, exercising ingenuity and judgment to accomplish tasks.

• Minimum degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Proven management and leadership experience at a senior level.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in technical development of savory products, including protein and snacks.
• Experience working both locally and internationally.
• Awareness of current flavor, culinary trends, and new food technology.
• Experience in people leadership and remote line management is a plus.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Creative problem solver across the value chain, from raw materials to customer scale-up.
• End-to-end product leadership experience, from culinary development to manufacturing scale-up.
• High learning agility and drive for results.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Strong business acumen.
• Experience in B2B or foodservice sectors is preferred.
• Effective priority setting and project management skills.
• Hands-on benchtop development experience with a willingness to be actively involved.

Griffith Foods is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on various protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, upon request, unless it causes undue hardship or safety risks. Please notify Human Resources if accommodations are needed.

GRIFFCO Foods results from the strategic partnership between Griffith Foods and IFFCO, driven by purpose and over 100 years of a solid family-based culture. It combines Griffith Food's global reach, innovation expertise, and core capabilities with IFFCO's deep-rooted heritage and outstanding infrastructure in the region.

GRIFFCO Foods is the only food service partner that provides expert, sustainable food solutions with agility for businesses seeking insight-oriented, culinary-inspired innovation across the GCC, the Levant region, Egypt, and Pakistan. They support clients as a global, agile product development partner to keep them future-ready amid fast-changing trends and preferences.

At GRIFFCO Foods, our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, emphasizing what makes us distinct and authentic. We aim to collaboratively create best-in-class sustainable products and solutions that are globally local, leveraging centuries of product development expertise with the speed, agility, and precision needed for future-ready innovation.

Joining GRIFFCO Foods means becoming part of our community of change-makers. We encourage and empower our team to make meaningful contributions and discover innovative solutions.

GRIFFCO Foods is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall, and termination.

• Develop the product pipeline with current and future customers, understanding their needs and creating mutual value solutions.
• Grow and transform the product portfolio to meet nutrition and sustainability criteria.
• Engage in hands-on product development with customers.
• Build a fully engaged local R&D team with standalone, fit-for-purpose capabilities, including raw materials, culinary center, and pilot-scale assets.
• Unlock value through existing regional and global product portfolios.
• Support end-to-end creation of value streams in key markets.
• Build and leverage a network of partners regionally and globally, utilizing internal and external networks and creating new partnerships in an ecosystem approach.
• Understand regulatory constraints and work with internal and external partners to ensure compliance.
• Assist in setting up manufacturing and co-manufacturing in selected countries.

• Operate effectively in a highly ambiguous environment, demonstrating creative problem-solving skills and navigating complex challenges.
• Work independently, exercising ingenuity and judgment to accomplish tasks.

• Minimum degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Proven management and leadership experience at a senior level.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in technical development of savory products, including protein and snacks.
• Experience working both locally and internationally.
• Awareness of current flavor, culinary trends, and new food technology.
• Experience in people leadership and remote line management is a plus.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Creative problem solver across the value chain, from raw materials to customer scale-up.
• End-to-end product leadership experience, from culinary development to manufacturing scale-up.
• High learning agility and drive for results.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Strong business acumen.
• Experience in B2B or foodservice sectors is preferred.
• Effective priority setting and project management skills.
• Hands-on benchtop development experience with a willingness to be actively involved.

Griffith Foods is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on various protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, upon request, unless it causes undue hardship or safety risks. Please notify Human Resources if accommodations are needed.