Research and Development Manager

The Research and Development (R&D) Manager will lead a team of Radio Frequency (RF) Engineers, Industrial Designers, Mechanical Engineers, Industrial Engineers, and Lab Support technicians.

• Ensure the R&D team develops products according to time, quality, and cost constraints by:
• Managing the teams timescales (long and short term "Agile" progress).
• Implementing regular product design reviews.
• Planning around and mitigating product and project risks
• Ensuring processes are followed and improved where possible.
• Completion of products and relevant documentation.
• Maintaining product budgets and improving longer-term high-volume products.
• Addressing production quality and issues timeously.
• Checking and approving new product tooling.
• Liaising and effectively communicating product requirements with local and international suppliers.
• Communicating product progress, risks, etc.

• Ensure that the products being developed align with the Pd.M.s documented requirements.
• Enable a culture of product innovation and improvement throughout the team.
• Provide technical consultancy to the rest of the company and externally where required (through assigning the relevant engineer or technician)
• Provide inputs to internal and external stakeholders for product launches, modifications, and end of line products.
• Manage and investigate new industry design methodologies, tools, etc.
• Assure our products are designed according to specifications & compliance.

• Improve design on current products to reduce manufacture costs.
• Design and develop new products.
• Provide production support, e.g.: assembly, test instructions and training
• Test/qualify products against international standards.
• Development of production and test equipment including documentation packs for China and local production.
• Investigation and fault finding on current/new designs.
• Draw up new product design and qualification specifications.

• Research and be up to date with new product technologies, product design methodologies, production technologies, components, and solutions

• Leads, mentors, and motivates the team to achieve personal development targets.
• Setting of development KPAs that positively impact the business.
• Develop talent by assignment of projects that will grow each individual.
• Enhance innovation throughout the team.
• Empower the team through delegation and continuously improve initiatives.

• General correspondence and administration completed accurately and timeously.
• Email, inbox and data managed timeously and effectively.
• Professional image maintained in all communication.
• All reporting and feedback requirements met, and reports completed accurately and timeously, according to company requirements.
• Adhere to departmental processes and standard operating procedures.
• Supply statistics and information as requested.

• Bachelors Degree, Masters, or Ph.D. in Engineering and/or strong leadership experience and/or a strong technical acumen & expertise in the specific domain of the company's operations (e.g. products, technology, engineering, etc.).
• Proven experience in a relevant role.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, allocate resources effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with relevant tools, software, and emerging technologies in the industry such as SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, and inspiring creativity.

• Research and Development
• Business Skills
• Computer Skills
• Writing Skills