Head Research & Development

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE To play a key role in the success of a business in the market by providing Design Solutions to be competitive edge over its competitors. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Responsible for research, planning, and implementing new projects in the organization and overseeing the development of new products.  Develop concepts, products, and solutions by coordinating with Sales and Service.  Determine and execute improved technologies used by competitors, and customers.  Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with Marketing and Operations.  Involve in Transfer of technologies from Parental Company and establish necessary process.  Coordinating with Italy for necessary inputs for Textile Machine Development.  Research, design and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes and equipment.  Understand customer expectations on to-be manufactured product.  Manage customer relationships and perform Review, Customer Visits, and Product Testing and Evaluation study.  Interaction with Purchase for Supplier as well as component Development.  Adopting local solutions by necessary changes and customisation.  To be a brand ambassador for organisation`s products and always reflect company values.  Research customer needs and identify how our solutions meet them & offer right solution & product mix.  Solve problems of customers by developing innovative and tailored R&D solutions.  Hire, train, motivate, and advise a team of R&D Engineers.  Monitor team metrics and objectives ensuring meeting of goals. Identify knowledge gaps within the team and develop a plan to fulfil them.  Document all phases of Research and Development.