Research & Development- DENV-Dutch

Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese outstanding company and worldwide the biggest developer, producer and supplier of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology.

DENV is Daikin’s sales, R&D, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. The headquarter has Belgian offices in Brussels, Ghent and Ostend, as well as 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries and offices and a whole network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.

Responsibilities

The research and Development Manager will have to use creative abilities and research methods to improve existing products based on industry trends and develop new products to meet the needs of the company’s target market. You are expected to report on any technical product issues that are discovered during evaluation and manage product testing and trials, assessing the materials used, the efficiency of the process, and the effectiveness of the final product.

Responsibilities of an R&D Manager job include:

Lead key projects with R&D to support business goals.

Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study the potential of new products.

Understand customer expectations on to-be manufactured products.

Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers.

Support Director to hire and develop R&D personnel.

Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with Marketing and Operations.

Transfer new technologies, products, and manufacturing processes into and out of the company.

Research, design and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes, and equipment.

Suggest training tools to enhance employee performance and skill development.

Monitor team metrics and objectives ensuring meeting of goals.

Document all phases of research and development.

Manage customer relationships and perform RFP reviews, customer visits, and product testing.

Establish and maintain testing procedures for assessing raw materials, in-process and finished products.

Oversee complex research projects, analyze results and provide recommendations based on findings.

Assess the scope of research projects and ensure they are on time and within budget.

Be present at industry conferences on research topics of interest.

Education Qualifications

A master’s degree in the relevant field. However, the field in which you got your degree could even be general like human resources, finance, or management. A bachelor’s degree may also be acceptable if the candidate has experience working within the industry of relevance or general R&D experience.

Requirements

Proven experience in a relevant role.

A strong sense of creativity aids in the process of thinking of new product ideas and solving problems creatively.

Great problem-solving skills.

Ability to pay attention to details.

Excellent leadership and managerial skills are also important.

The ability to communicate well with customers, colleagues, and lower-level staff.

Hands-on experience in managing or leading a team of employees.

Ability to multitask efficiently and good at managing time.

Good business sense.

At Daikin Europe we care about the climate and our people. Our technology is at the heart of a better climate in the world, our people are the very start of bringing it into the world.

Daikin Europe lives a family-like supportive spirit based on its people-centered management. With a positive environment full of chances where we believe in the potential of people and support their (international) development throughout their growth as a person and as a professional.

We provide solutions for all climate needs. We are proud to develop, produce & sell HVAC-R solutions in and from Belgium. We believe top-quality products and services are delivered by talented teams – in a warm working climate.

We utilize renewable energy and improve the interaction between our heatpumps and buildings, to achieve greater growth while helping address social issues such as climate change. Our aim: drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. We are driven by accountability and improve continuously.