Job Description

SUMMARY

The R&D Associate will have 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 , research on material and machinery sourcing . The associate will need to implement the research to the project, while overseeing the project is within budget

Job Duties

• 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.

• Support Director to hire and develop personnel for project

• 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.

• 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.

• Assess the scope of research projects and ensure they are on time and within budget.

• Research health and safety procedures and help implement them in factory.

Job Requirements

Education

• A master’s degree in the relevant field. However, the field in which you got your degree could even be general like human resources, finance, or management.

• A bachelor’s degree may also be acceptable if the candidate has experience working within the industry of relevance or general R&D experience

Experience desired ( Not a requirement )

•  New Manufacturing start up, Product Sourcing , soap industry knowledge

Behavioral Skill

• Integrity

• Business Acumen

• Innovation and Technical Excellence

• Commitment to Quality

• Courage

• Drive for Results

Functional Skill

• Organization and planning skills

• Work management and prioritizing skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Problem solving ability

• Attention to detail

• Accuracy

• Flexibility

• Reliability

• Teamwork

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicant can send their CV to:

HRsunsisters@sunshineinvestmentgroup.net

Contact Information: +251116671407 Head office