About this role
Proforce Industries Limited in Ogun State is seeking an experienced R&D Manager to lead engineering design, product development, and technical research for military and defense mobility solutions. The role focuses on driving vehicle design innovation, armor integration, prototyping, and continuous improvement across armored vehicle lines. The successful candidate will manage a team of engineers and coordinate cross-functional activities to deliver manufacturable designs and compliant testing. It is a full-time position based at Ode Remo, Ogun. The company develops armored products for government agencies, corporate bodies, diplomatic communities, and private individuals in Nigeria and Africa.
What you would do
- Set and drive the R&D strategy and product roadmaps for vehicle design and defense mobility solutions.
- Lead end-to-end design, prototyping, modeling, and testing of new vehicle platforms and armor systems.
- Supervise CAD designers, mechanical designers, stress analysts, and prototype technicians.
- Oversee testing and validation activities including FEA, blast/ballistic simulations, and field tests to meet standards.
- Research advanced materials and technologies to enhance vehicle capability and production efficiency.
- Collaborate with production, welding, body assembly and quality control to ensure designs are manufacturable.
- Manage R&D project timelines, budgets, and technical documentation; protect intellectual property.
- Ensure compliance with international military and automotive quality standards.
- Provide technical leadership and strategic vision for automotive and defense engineering teams.
- Maintain rigorous design and documentation practices for IP and project records.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, or related field.
- 6–10 years of progressive engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or lead research role in automotive, defense, aerospace, or heavy vehicle fabrication.
- Strong technical leadership and project management skills.
- Experience with automotive systems engineering, armor and ballistics engineering, and DFMA.
- Proficiency in CAD/CAE software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).
- Knowledge of ballistic materials, blast mitigation structures, and protection levels (NIJ, VPAM, STANAG 4569).
- Experience with testing protocols, materials science, and vehicle endurance testing.
- Excellent technical report writing and strategic planning abilities.
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