• Application Deadline:
• Position: Research & Development Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 8 years



• Location Ogun




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

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.

Technical:

• Proven working experience as a Research and Development Manager


• A great desire for continuous research


• Advanced analytical and mathematical skills.


• In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering.


• Proficient with computer design software including AutoCAD.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Experience with project management.


• Ability to translate design concepts into physical objects


• ·Being thorough and professional


• Experience in collecting and analyzing data


• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills


• Time management and planning skills

Non-Technical:

• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills


• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making


• Collaborating on teams


• Oral and written communication