Assistant Manager - Projects

Role Overview: You will be responsible for overseeing R&D initiatives, managing product development cycles, ensuring technical excellence, and driving innovation. Your expertise in engineering, prototyping, process optimization, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration will be crucial in this role. Key Responsibilities: - Take ownership of the entire R&D and product development lifecycle, ensuring timely and successful delivery of all projects. - Ensure optimal utilization of resources, including engineering teams, budgets, and tools to achieve project goals. - Identify inefficiencies and refine workflows for seamless project execution from start to finish. - Promote and integrate Agile and Lean methodologies to foster continuous improvement and efficiency in engineering projects. - Oversee and drive the completion of multiple concurrent R&D projects, balancing priorities and ensuring quality. - Ensure all projects adhere to relevant industry standards, certifications, and regulatory guidelines. - Maintain high standards of technical documentation aligned with product requirements. - Oversee the prototyping process to ensure designs are validated and meet functional and reliability criteria. - Conduct thorough risk assessments and feasibility studies to identify challenges and plan for mitigation. - Ensure adherence to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) standards for optimal manufacturability and product longevity. - Coordinate across teams to ensure a holistic approach to product development and delivery. - Manage relationships with external vendors, research institutions, and technology partners to support product development and innovation. - Foster a culture of continuous learning by facilitating knowledge sharing, mentorship, and training within the engineering team. - Prepare and present regular updates, technical reports, and project reviews to leadership. - Enforce adherence to safety standards, compliance regulations, and SOPs. - Ensure all engineering changes are thoroughly documented and reviewed according to internal processes. - Model high standards of ethical behaviour and ensure projects remain on track through proactive problem solving. - Lead internal innovation initiatives and drive new product concepts. - Identify and implement improvements in product design, development workflows, and team processes. - Stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies in the field and integrate relevant insights into the company's technology roadmap. - Provide mentorship and development opportunities for junior engineers. - Play an integral role in shaping and executing a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with company objectives. Qualification Required: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Technology, R&D Management, or related field.,