Jadeer is hiring on behalf of one of our esteemed clients, a leading company specializing in security solutions and products, located in 10th of Ramadan City.

🔍 About the Opportunity: R&D Section Head

Your mission as an R&D Section Head is to lead and oversee the research and development function, driving the development of innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective products, materials, and manufacturing technologies that strengthen the company's product portfolio and market competitiveness.

You will play a key leadership role in managing the R&D team, leading new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization, establishing technology roadmaps, and ensuring effective collaboration between engineering, production, and other business functions to deliver innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

💼 Key Responsibilities: Research, Product Development, Innovation & Team Leadership

• Lead, supervise, and develop the R&D team, ensuring effective task allocation, priority management, performance monitoring, and technical guidance.

• Lead research on emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes relevant to the company's product portfolio.

• Identify and evaluate new product opportunities aligned with market trends and customer requirements.

• Develop technology roadmaps and future product platforms in alignment with the Process & Design Senior Manager.

• Lead concept generation, feasibility studies, and proof-of-concept activities for new products.

• Oversee the end-to-end design and development of innovative products, from initial concept through commercialization.

• Manage new product development projects, ensuring effective scope management, resource allocation, timeline monitoring, and cross-functional coordination.

• Review and approve the design and validation of new products, components, gauges, fixtures, and testing equipment.

• Direct engineering analysis, simulation, prototyping, and design optimization using SolidWorks and relevant engineering tools.

• Ensure engineering designs and developed products comply with applicable standards, regulations, and customer requirements.

• Lead research and development of alternative materials to improve product performance, sustainability, and cost competitiveness.

• Develop and validate new manufacturing processes and technologies in collaboration with Process and Production teams.

• Establish product performance, reliability, and durability testing requirements and methods.

• Review test results and ensure necessary design improvements are effectively implemented.

• Support product certification and qualification activities.

• Lead value engineering initiatives to improve product performance, manufacturability, and profitability.

• Drive optimization of material utilization, production efficiency, and product lifecycle costs.

• Lead innovation projects aimed at reducing manufacturing complexity and improving product quality.

• Establish and maintain design standards, engineering specifications, and technical databases.

• Benchmark competitors' products and technologies and communicate relevant findings to internal stakeholders.

• Provide technical leadership and support to Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Marketing teams.

• Support customers with technical solutions and product customization requirements.

• Collaborate with suppliers, research institutions, and universities on research and development projects.

• Develop short- and medium-term plans for the R&D Section and monitor progress against established objectives.

• Coach, mentor, and develop team members, evaluate performance, and build new technical capabilities.

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance within the R&D team.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive company information and proprietary product designs.

• Ensure compliance with company health, safety, and operational procedures.

✅ Essential Skills & Qualifications: Research, Technical Expertise & Engineering Leadership

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Production & Design) or a related engineering field.

• A postgraduate degree in a relevant field is preferred.

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in product research, engineering design, or new product development within a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a team leadership role.

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM (Product Data Management).

• SolidWorks Certified Professional (CSWP) certification is required.

• CSWA – Simulation certification is preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of product design, engineering analysis, simulation, and design optimization.

• Proven experience in product development, gauges and fixtures design, prototyping, and product testing methods.

• Strong understanding of value engineering and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

• Good understanding of material development, manufacturing processes, and product validation.

• Strong project management and technology roadmapping capabilities.

• Ability to identify innovation opportunities and translate technical challenges into practical engineering solutions.

• Strong strategic thinking, planning, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent leadership, team development, performance management, and communication skills.

• Ability to drive innovation, optimize work processes, and ensure accountability.

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and engineering documentation.

🌟 What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Successful development and commercialization of innovative products that meet customer, technical, and regulatory requirements.

• Effective implementation of technology roadmaps and new product development strategies.

• Timely delivery of R&D projects within established scope, timelines, and resource requirements.

• Improved product performance, reliability, durability, and manufacturability.

• Successful development and validation of alternative materials and manufacturing technologies.

• Optimized material utilization, production efficiency, and product lifecycle costs.

• Reduced manufacturing complexity and improved product quality and profitability.

• Effective implementation of value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Well-maintained design standards, engineering specifications, and technical databases.

• Strong collaboration between R&D, Engineering, Production, Quality, Sourcing, and Marketing teams.

• A technically capable, innovative, and high-performing R&D team.

🚀 What You'll Gain: Engineering Leadership, Innovation & Growth

• Lead the Research & Development function within an established industrial organization.

• Take ownership of strategic research, innovation, and new product development initiatives.

• Drive product development projects from initial concept through commercialization.

• Work on technically challenging projects involving emerging technologies, advanced materials, and manufacturing process development.

• Develop technology roadmaps and contribute to shaping the company's future product portfolio.

• Collaborate with experienced engineering professionals, suppliers, and research institutions.

• Build and develop a high-performing R&D team while strengthening your technical and strategic leadership capabilities.

• Contribute directly to product innovation, sustainability, operational efficiency, and long-term business competitiveness.

Lead Design. Drive Innovation. Engineer Excellence. Apply Now!

If you're an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with strong technical expertise and a passion for leading teams, developing innovative products, and improving manufacturing performance, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.