Job Highlights:

• Competitive Salary Package & Excellent Employee Benefits
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• Flexible Hybrid Working Arrangement

Main Purpose of Job:

• The Regional Research & Development (R&D) Manager will be primarily responsible to oversee and manage the full spectrum of R&D Division activities in Yanmar International Singapore Pte Ltd (YIS).
• To establish a close partnership with regional R&D teams in the designated overseas companies and with Japan headquarters (HQ) R&D Senior Management to ensure contribution of regional R&D initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the regional R&D strategy plan as part of HQ’s R&D strategy planning process and provide input on business priorities and challenges faced regionally.
• To work with the HQ R&D Division and regional Corporate Planning departments to ensure that R&D programs formulated supports the business needs, and act as a change advocate to help drive these initiatives into each business.
• Determine regional short-term and mid-term R&D roadmap and strategies in accordance with the HQ’s R&D strategies and business requirements.
• Oversee all research, planning, and implementation of new programs and protocols for the designated overseas companies including the development of new products.
• Coordinate with overseas R&D departments on the implementation of activities related to Product Development and Product Testing areas, as well as for the improvement of existing products and technologies.
• Oversee all Product Testing and Product Development initiatives that are carried out in overseas companies.
• Work with relevant divisions to ensure successful developmental processes for new products and programs, from initial planning to implementation and production, as well as follow-up after implementation.
• Assess the scope of research projects and ensure the regional projects will be completed on time and within approved budgets.
• Develop and implement regional R&D policies and procedures.
• Provide overall R&D governance for the designated overseas companies.
• Plan, manage and monitor all R&D budget matters in the designated overseas companies.
• Functional management of all R&D staffing ensuring maximum productivity and responsibility for staff development.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The Regional R&D Manager will be responsible to lead the R&D Division in YIS to accomplish all divisional goals and responsibilities.

Competencies Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to express oneself clearly in conversations, interactions and business writing with others.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with employees at all levels within the company and also with external parties (e.g. partners, clients, vendors etc.).
• Ability to strategically analyze the current position or situation by considering internal and external trends, stakeholder requirements, and competitors.
• Detailed, well-organized and able to multi-task and manage multiple projects at the same time, prioritizing required actions accordingly to meet required deadlines.
• Strong drive to remain focused, self-motivated and committed to completing or achieving tasks.
• Professional attitude and projection of a professional company image, in line with the Company’s core values.
• Must be able to travel overseas if required.

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration/Management or related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in regional R&D strategic planning/delivery management and project management, especially in process improvement, best-practice, and partnership with business leaders.
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in people management especially in a management position.
• Good understanding of R&D practices and regulatory compliance in Asia Pacific.
• Prior experience in Manufacturing or Machinery Industry will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience in working in a multi-cultural environment is an added advantage.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English. Ability to speak and understand Japanese language is an added advantage.