Research Engg​/Data Researcher; Automotive Industry

Role:
Research Engineer / Data Researcher (Female)

Salary: 6,000 – 7,000 AED

Open to All Nationality

Gender: Female (Fresher)

• Conduct in-depth research across multiple industries and product categories relevant to the group.
• Analyze trends in customer behaviour, sustainability, regulatory changes, certification/qualifications, safety standards, electrification, and emerging technologies.
• Monitor competitor product portfolios, performance benchmarks, pricing, and innovation pipelines.

• Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and designs to inform product conceptualization and engineering strategies.
• Identify potential opportunities, risks, and gaps in the market for new product initiatives.
• Provide recommendations to support R&D planning, innovation roadmaps, and group technology strategy.

• Collect, validate, and analyze qualitative and quantitative research data from multiple sources.
• Present insights through reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations.
• Translate complex research findings into actionable, decision-ready recommendations.

• Partner with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, R & D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Corporate Strategy teams to align research findings with organizational priorities.
• Support strategic and operational initiatives with data-driven insights.

• Stay updated on global and regional market developments, emerging technologies, and competitor activities.
• Recommend areas for innovation, improvement, or investment to maintain competitive advantage.

• Conduct ad hoc research projects as required to support executive decision-making and group-wide initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating new business opportunities, partnerships, or acquisitions.
• Maintain comprehensive and organized documentation of all research studies, competitive analyses, and technology evaluations.
• Stay current on new product technologies, global industry developments, new regulations, and mobility innovations.
• Support the leadership team in day-to-day tasks, project tracking, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System requirements.

50% (Based on project demands, client meetings, and on-site inspections)

• 1–3 years of experience in research, market intelligence, product development, or R&D within the automotive industry (preferred).
• Experience with automotive market analytics, technology scouting, trend research, or competitive benchmarking.
• Exposure to product development cycles, engineering teams, or testing environments is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large volumes of technical and market data.
• Solid understanding of automotive systems (powertrain, EV technologies, ADAS, interiors, electronics, materials).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and research management platforms.
• Ability to create clear, compelling reports and visualizations for technical and non-technical teams.
• Knowledge of product development cycles, benchmarking processes, and R&D methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and validation of findings.
• Curious, proactive, and passionate about automotive innovation and technology.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills across technical and business functions.
• Open to feedback and continuous learning.
• Familiarity with automotive industry standards (ISO, SAE, etc.).
• Certification or coursework in data analysis and visualization (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or Excel advanced).
• Experience or certification in market research or technology scouting is a plus.
• Exposure to R&D project management tools (e.g., PLM software, Jira, MS Project) is beneficiary.