Profile: R&D Manager
Qualification- BE/ME.
Industry: Electrical (Preferred).
Experience: About 10+ years.
Location- Kandivali (West), Mumbai.
• Leading and managing a team of engineers, designers, and researchers in developing new products and technologies.
• Setting research and development goals, objectives, and strategies in alignment with the company's overall vision and objectives.
• Overseeing the entire product development process from concept ideation to prototype testing to final production.
• Conducting market research and staying up to date on industry trends to identify new opportunities for innovation.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as marketing, sales, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless product development and launch.
• Managing budgets, timelines, and resources effectively to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Ensuring that all products meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Encouraging a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement within the R&D team.
• Building and maintaining relationships with external partners, suppliers, and research institutions to leverage expertise and resources.
• Reporting on R&D activities, progress, and results to senior management and stakeholders.
By fulfilling these responsibilities, you can drive innovation, foster growth, and contribute to the success of the company's product development efforts.
Skills required:
• Technical expertise: A strong background in electrical engineering or a related field is essential to understand the technical aspects of product development.
• Leadership: The ability to inspire and motivate a team, set clear goals, and provide guidance throughout the product development process.
• Problem-solving: Being able to identify and address challenges that arise during the research and development stages.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills are crucial for effectively collaborating with team members, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Project management: The ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Innovation: A creative mindset to think outside the box and come up with new ideas for product development.
• Analytical skills: The capacity to analyze data, trends, and market research to make informed decisions about product development strategies.
• Adaptability: Being able to adjust to changing priorities, technologies, and market demands in a fast-
paced R&D environment.
By possessing these skills, you can effectively lead your team in developing cutting-edge electrical products that meet market needs and drive innovation in the industry.
Additionally, you would be responsible for managing budgets, timelines, and resources effectively to deliver high-quality, innovative electrical products.
About the company:
Megger is a UK based 120 years old company into manufacturing of portable electrical test equipment to help users improve efficiency, reduce cost & extend life of their electrical assets. We have manufacturing sites in various locations within Germany, USA, UK, and Sweden, with our headquarters based in Dover, UK, and sales offices across the globe. Megger has grown substantially through acquisitions, including Biddle Instruments (1936, Pennsylvannia), Multi-Amp (1951, New Jersey), Programma (2007, Sweden), SebaKMT (2012, Germany) and more recently, Baker Instruments (2018, Fort Collins), to name but a few.