The Research and Development Manager leads and directs the R&D programs to meet organizational needs and to capitalize on potential new products.

• Oversee, lead and establish major research projects by determining the project priorities; goals and targets, implementing and monitoring strategies, policies and plans of R&D team
• Manages the design and laboratory departments (products & parts testing, Interface between R&D and Production, etc.) and coordinate with the production teams
• Develop and use creative abilities, techniques, concepts, methods and solutions to evaluate & improve existing products and to develop new products by working and coordinating with different business units and departments, by understanding the market trends; customer expectations and report any technical product issues that are discovered during evaluation. Manage product testing and trials, assessing the materials used, the efficiency of the process, and the effectiveness of the final product.
• Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors and customers by doing research, design and evaluating materials, assemblies, processes and equipment.
• Support Director to hire and develop R&D personnel and to support in assessing the implications for the organization, the benefits and monitoring the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities.
• Interpreting results of research projects and recommending associated product and service development innovations based on findings.
• Providing advice on research and development options available to the organisation like suggesting training tools to enhance employee performance and skill development.
• Monitor team metrics and objectives ensuring meeting of goals; on time and within the budget.
• Document all phases of research and development methods, guidelines, and procedures.
• Support and troubleshoot for running projects.
• Problem solving and conceptual solutions in the electrical, mechanical and electronics field.
• Handle projects related to Kitchen Ventilation - Fluid Dynamics.
• Troubleshoot and execute projects related to heating and cooling.
• Read and translate project, fabrication drawings and electrical schematics same as the practical application of Local, European, and American norms and standards related to fire safety, food safety and kitchen ventilation.

Production of kitchen equipment |Strong expertise in metal sheet manufacturing

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering / Technological / Scientific Field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in R&D in the Production of kitchen equipment (usually stainless steel)
• Strong expertise in metal sheet manufacturing (3D design with CAD software, part testing in lab, CFD modelling, PLCs Programming, Refrigeration/Ventilation engineering
• English is a must, Arabic will be a great add value
• Middle East will be ideal

Key players in the Production of kitchen equipment

Attractive package

Michael Page