Proforce Limited was incorporated in 2008 as a total defence solution provider specializing in armoured vehicles and personal protection. The company’s focus is on the delivery of confidence in protective mobility. We have developed a vibrant market for security and mobile protective products within Nigeria and Africa. Proforce has exploited its deep technical know-how to produce outstanding armored products for Government Agencies, Corporate Bodies, Diplomatic Communities and Private individuals within Nigeria and Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Research and Development Manager
Location: Ode-Remo, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- The Research and Development Manager performs research and development duties for the company.
- He will oversee research activities; and develop knowledge-based products for the company.
- They use research theories, principles and models to perform a variety of experiments and activities.
- He/she will also develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study the potential of new products.
Job Responsibilities
- Meeting with business management, marketing, and the R&D team to discuss product ideas.
- Building the project plan (scope, timeline, budget) with the cross-functional team members, getting review + approval from the stakeholders before starting significant investments
- Monitoring the execution (achievements/investments, actual versus forecast), giving support to the project team, removing impediments, revising the plan based on updated/new inputs and communicating to Stakeholders
- Conducting market research and evaluating similar products and their functions.
- Facilitating project team collaboration and communication, within the project and towards external stakeholders
- Collaborating with the engineering and marketing department on product feasibility.
- Redesigning existing products to enhance functionality or reduce costs.
- Creating design projects and specification sheets.
- Presenting product designs to management and stakeholders.
- Overseeing the engineering of product prototypes.
- Testing prototype products for functionality, ease-of-use, and longevity.
- Resolving product issues.
- Overseeing the production process.
Qualifications
- First Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics Engineering or any relevant field.
- A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
- Certifications with relevant Engineering body is a must
- Minimum of 8 years postgraduate cognate experience, 4 years out of which must be in a managerial position.
- Demonstrate technical design skills to create functional and attractive products that are cost-effective and user-friendly.
- Previous experience in the Automobile, aerospace and other defence sector is desirable.
Salary
N350,000 – N450,000 Monthly.
Application Closing Date
30th July, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email