Assistant Manager R&D and Technical Services

Assistant Manager R&D and Technical Services

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Integrated Plastics Packaging (I.P.P), the manufacturing powerhouse of the LUTFI Group of Companies, has been a leading innovator in flexible packaging since 1999. Based in Dubai’s National Industries Park, Jebel Ali Free Zone, we specialize in high-performance, customized packaging solutions for the food industry as well as hygiene, personal care, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, fertilizer, and construction sectors.

As a trusted partner to some of the world’s most iconic brands—such as Lipton, Dettol, McVitie’s, Tang, Cadbury, Maggi, Emirates, and many more—we are recognized for precision, reliability, and world-class print and reproduction quality. Our commitment to excellence is reinforced by continuous investment in cutting-edge technology, globally reputed machinery, stringent safety and hygiene systems, and strategic supplier collaborations.

At I.P.P, our people drive our success, and we empower them through a dynamic, inclusive culture where innovation thrives, learning never stops, and ownership is encouraged. With a strong “can-do” spirit and shared values, we foster passion, growth, and long‑term sustainability. Joining I.P.P means your ideas matter, your development is supported, and you play a real role in shaping the future of packaging.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager R&D and Technical Services to support product innovation and customer solutions by developing new packaging materials and providing technical expertise to ensure performance and client satisfaction. The responsibilities of the Assistant Manager R&D and Technical Services include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Provide day‑to‑day technical support to printing, lamination, extrusion/coating, slitting, and pouching operations.
• Support development and improvement of flexible packaging structures including printed laminates, films, and pouches.
• Take ownership of development, validation, and improvement of flexible packaging structures from concept through mass production.
• Oversee laboratory testing and interpretation of results including bond strength, seal strength, COF, GSM, and barrier properties.
• Conduct material and process trials and document outcomes for commercial approval.
• Support scale‑up of new structures from trial stage to mass production.
• Act as a technical point of contact for sales and customers on product performance and application matters.
• Ensure products comply with safety and regulatory requirements applicable to target markets.
• Support internal audits, quality improvement initiatives, and documentation control.
• Resolve recurring technical issues such as delamination, ink rub‑off, seal failure, curling, blocking, and pouch defects, ensuring permanent corrective actions.
• Support sales with technical feasibility, cost‑performance trade‑offs, and alternative structure proposals.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in flexible packaging R&D, technical services.
• Strong hands‑on exposure to polymers, plastics processing, printing inks & cylinders, lamination, and pouching.
• Ability to work across R&D, production, and sales.
• Strong strategic thinking paired with hands‑on execution capability, sound judgment, and a results‑oriented mindset.
• Strong technical judgment, decision‑making ability and ownership mindset.
• Structured problem‑solving and root cause analysis.
• Clear technical communication and documentation skills
• Strong English communication skills required;
  Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Technology, or relevant field.

🚀 If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today—our HR team will review your application and get in touch to guide you through the next steps. 🚀

• Mid-Senior level

• Full‑time

• Research

• Manufacturing

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