Research and Development Manager at Proforce Limited Full Time

Job Title: Research and Development Manager

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

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.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2025.

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