Reports to: General Manager/Engineering Manager
Main objectives: Plans, organises and controls research and development work, in an industrial or other establishment, to improve technical processes, develop new and improved products and uses of different materials.
Typical functions and responsibilities:
- Assess the research and development requirements of the company.
- Assist in formulating research policy, programmes and projects in consultation with the general manager, departmental manager and others.
- Plan research programmes and projects, estimate time, staff, financial costs and equipment needed and oversee the work of the department in accordance with general policy directives.
- Evaluate the methods and progress of current investigations and the significance of the results and advise on their practical application.
- Validate laboratory testing protocols.
- Manage the operation of analytical testing equipment.
Typical qualifications and experience: Three to four year degree and five to ten years related experience. Technical, planning, research, analytical and organisational skills. | 
