Research & Development Manager at Olakleen Holdings Limited Full Time

O’la-kleen Nigeria Limited is Nigeria’s foremost cleaning service company with a brand name used as a reference point both locally and internationally. The company has continued to exceed the expectations of clients thereby defining service excellence in the cleaning industry.

We urgently require the services of a qualified personnel to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Research & Development Manager

Location: Ode Remo, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Research and Development Manager performs research and development duties for the company.
• He/she will oversee research activities; 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meeting with business management, marketing, and the R&D team to discuss product ideas.
• Conducting market research and evaluating similar products and their functions.
• 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.
• Any other function(s) that may be assigned by the GMD.

Qualification / Experience

• First Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or any relevant field.
• A Master’s Degree or an MS.c / PHD will be added advantage
• 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.

Technical Competencies:

• 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
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Non Technical Skills:

• 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.

Salary
N300,000 – N350,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.