Job Description

• The Research and Development Manager performs research and development duties for the company.
• He will oversee research activities; and develop knowledge-based products for the company.
• They use research theories, principles and models to perform a variety of experiments and activities.
• He/she will also develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study the potential of new products.

Job Responsibilities

• Meeting with business management, marketing, and the R&D team to discuss product ideas.
• Building the project plan (scope, timeline, budget) with the cross-functional team members, getting review + approval from the stakeholders before starting significant investments
• Monitoring the execution (achievements/investments, actual versus forecast), giving support to the project team, removing impediments, revising the plan based on updated/new inputs and communicating to Stakeholders
• Conducting market research and evaluating similar products and their functions.
• Facilitating project team collaboration and communication, within the project and towards external stakeholders
• Collaborating with the engineering and marketing department on product feasibility.
• Redesigning existing products to enhance functionality or reduce costs.
• Creating design projects and specification sheets.
• Presenting product designs to management and stakeholders.
• Overseeing the engineering of product prototypes.
• Testing prototype products for functionality, ease-of-use, and longevity.
• Resolving product issues.
• Overseeing the production process.

Qualifications

• First Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics Engineering or any relevant field.
• A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
• Certifications with relevant Engineering body is a must
• Minimum of 8 years postgraduate cognate experience, 4 years out of which must be in a managerial position.
• Demonstrate technical design skills to create functional and attractive products that are cost-effective and user-friendly.
• Previous experience in the Automobile, aerospace and other defence sector is desirable.