Research & Development Manager (A11-T) / Navorsing & Ontwikkeling Bestuurder (A11-T) at Werkie

Research & Development Manager

• Our client is looking for a dynamic and strategic Research & Development Manager who is passionate about quality, technology, and leadership. This role is central to managing the Production, Quality Assurance, and Repairs teams to ensure that all products and processes comply with the quality policy and applicable regulations (ISO 9001, customer, statutory, or regulatory requirements).

Key Responsibilities:

Departmental Leadership:

• Manage and develop team members within Production, QA, and Repairs.
• Coordinate new product development and production scale-up.
• Provide project status reports and maintain R&D project records.
• Approve specifications and change logs.
• Drive team motivation, productivity, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with technological and regulatory changes.
• Build a high-performance culture with a structured training program.

Tools & Equipment:

• Maintain and calibrate testing instruments and equipment.
• Ensure annual re-calibration of all relevant devices.
• Order tools and supplies to ensure optimal performance.

Problem Solving:

• Analyze technical issues and identify root causes.
• Prepare product reports and change logs for approval.

Training:

• Conduct quarterly skills needs analyses.
• Provide ongoing training on products and quality policy.

Requirements:

• Previous management experience in R&D/Production/QA is essential.
• BEng qualification.
• Technical background in electronics or a related field.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, quality assurance, product development.
• Strong attention to detail, independent thinking, integrity, self-control, and collaboration.
• Must be goal-driven with a strong work ethic and interest in technology and growth.