Research & Development Manager at Olakleen Holdings Limited

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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 are recruiting to fill the 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.