Manager - Research & Development/New Product Design - Furniture Industry

Manager R&D NPD_Furniture Industry

About the role:

- As a Manager- R& D, you will be responsible to use creative abilities and research methods to improve existing products based on industry trends and develop new products to meet the needs of the company's target market.

- You are expected to report on any technical product issues that are discovered during evaluation and manage product testing and trials, assessing the materials used, the efficiency of the process, and the effectiveness of the final product.

Role will include:

- Lead key projects with R&D to support business goals.

- Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study the potential of new products.

- Understand customer expectations on to-be manufactured products.

- Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers.

- Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with Marketing and Operations.

- Transfer new technologies, products, and manufacturing processes into and out of the company.

- Research, design and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes, and equipment.

- Suggest training tools to enhance employee performance and skill development.

- Monitor team metrics and objectives ensuring meeting of goals.

- Document all phases of research and development.

- Manage customer relationships and perform RFP reviews, customer visits, and product testing.

- Establish and maintain testing procedures for assessing raw materials, in-process and finished products.

- Oversee complex research projects, analyze results and provide recommendations based on findings.

Must Have:

- Proven experience in a relevant role.

- A strong sense of creativity aids in the process of thinking of new product ideas and solving problems creatively.

- Great problem-solving skills.

- Ability to pay attention to details.

- Excellent leadership and managerial skills are also important.

- The ability to communicate well with customers, colleagues, and lower-level staff.

- Hands-on experience in managing or leading a team of employees.

- Ability to multitask efficiently and good at managing time.

- Good business sense.