Research Group Leader: Advanced Casting Technologies

Six Sense Consulting; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Research Group Leader specializing in Advanced Casting Technologies. The ideal candidate will have a Doctoral degree, over 8 years of experience in manufacturing with a focus on casting and metallurgy, and a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams. This role includes project management and leading innovative technology solutions for clients.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' post PhD experience in manufacturing, preferably in casting and metallurgy.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary science/engineering teams.
• Track record in project management and research leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects in casting technologies.
• Manage a team of professionals in RDI activities.
• Engage in business development for technical projects.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Casting and metallurgy

Project management

Education

Doctoral degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Research Group Leader: Advanced Casting Technologies.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A Doctoral degree in a Science or Engineering domain or equivalent.
• At least 8 years' post PhD experience in manufacturing (preferably casting and metallurgy).
• Sound experience in managing a team of multi-disciplinary science/engineering professionals
• Proven track record in project management and research project leadership.
• Proven experience in business development of technical development projects.
• Solid product development experience.
  
  

A Demonstrated And Solid Track Record Of/in The Following

• Working in the casting and foundries industry.
• Metal primary castings discipline including publications and technology outputs.
• Business development and commercialisation activities.
• Development of novel technologies & product solution concepts for diverse clients
• Sound financial acumen.
• Solid communication skills (oral, presentation, research and report writing).
• Sound problem solving
• Appropriate national and international RDI networks
• An understanding of the research to market ‘innovation' value chain.
  
  

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Desired Skills

• Experience in manufacturing
• Casting and metallurgy
• Project management