Manager – R&D Cooking Design at Defy Appliances

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, mentor and inspire a young and enthusiastic team of engineers to design and develop cutting-edge, sustainable and cost-effective cooking products.
• Manage the entire design process from concept to production, ensuring that all new designs meet the highest environmental and energy efficiency standards.
• Continuously improve existing cooking systems to enhance efficiency and performance
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and advancements in cooking technology and anticipate future developments
• Lead the company's efforts to be at the forefront of sustainable cooking products, with a focus on reducing the environmental footprint.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as production and quality control, to ensure the successful launch of new products
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with universities and research centres to foster collaboration, tap into new research and technological advancements, and provide mentorship to students.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or a related engineering field
• 5 + years’ work experience in an Engineering Environment, preferably in the white goods industry. Management experience will be considered as an advantage
• Product knowledge and experience in Cooking Products will be considered as an advantage
• Knowledge of plastic moulding, metal press tooling and chemical treatment
• Knowledge & experience 3D design programs such as Inventor, NX, Catia, Pro-Engineer
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A visionary mindset, focused on innovation and sustainability
• Microsoft Office (All Disciplines)
• Lead by example, fostering an atmosphere of continuous improvement and innovation, mentoring, coaching and developing the team to reach their full potential.