<p><strong>Solution Development Manager – Marine & Offshore</strong></p><p>📍 Ladenburg, Germany | Hybrid Working</p><p><br></p><p>We are supporting a global leader in technical solutions for the Marine & Offshore sector, Saint-Gobain, in the search for a Solution Development Manager.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a technical, engineering-focused position that sits between customers, product development, and R&D. The successful candidate will be responsible for understanding customer requirements, identifying technical challenges, and driving the development of innovative solutions for the marine market from BoS to Market Launch.</p><p><br></p><p>Rather than a traditional sales role, this position focuses on solution development, technical expertise, and bringing new products and systems from concept through to implementation.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Work closely with customers, engineering, R&D, and production teams to develop innovative technical solutions.</li><li>Translate customer needs into clear technical specifications and development projects.</li><li>Support product development activities from concept, testing, and validation through to market introduction.</li><li>Contribute to fire, acoustic, and performance testing programmes, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and certifications.</li><li>Act as a technical expert for customers and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to identify future development opportunities.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>About You</p><ul><li>Degree qualified in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Design Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related technical discipline.</li><li>Experience within shipbuilding, marine interiors, technical materials, product development, or related engineering environments.</li><li>Backgrounds in insulation, fire protection, acoustic solutions, doors, panels, wall systems, or other interior outfitting applications would be of particular interest.</li><li>Ability to translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions.</li><li>Strong communication skills and experience working across multiple stakeholders.</li><li>R&D experience strongly desirable.</li><li>Curious, hands-on, and solution-oriented with a passion for innovation and product development.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Why Apply?</p><p>This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation where you will play a key role in shaping the next generation of Marine & Offshore solutions while working on technically challenging and innovative projects in an international environment.</p>