Research and development Manager

We're Hiring | Applied R&D Manager

Company: BEDO – Innovating Education Department: Applied Research & Development (ARD) Employment Type: Full-Time Location: 6th of October City, 4th Industrial Zone, Giza, Egypt.

About BEDO

BEDO is an Egyptian engineering and educational technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of engineering educational equipment, technical training systems, simulation technologies, and innovative learning solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Applied R&D Manager to lead our multidisciplinary engineering teams, oversee product development activities, and ensure successful execution of engineering projects from design through prototyping, validation, and production handover.

Role Overview

The Applied R&D Manager will be responsible for managing engineering operations across multiple technical disciplines, including:

• Mechanical Engineering & Mechanical Power.
• Electrical Engineering & Electrical Power.
• Electronics Engineering.
• Mechatronics Engineering.
• Software & Embedded Systems.

The role requires strong engineering leadership, project management capabilities, and the ability to coordinate technical activities across multiple departments while ensuring project quality, resource efficiency, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities1. Engineering Operations & Leadership

• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams through their respective Team Leaders.
• Define team objectives, responsibilities, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Allocate engineering resources based on project requirements and workload.
• Monitor team performance and support the professional development of Team Leaders.

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Establish project execution plans, schedules, milestones, and technical deliverables.
• Oversee multiple engineering development projects simultaneously.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure projects are delivered according to approved specifications and timelines.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management.

1. Product Development & Engineering Management

• Oversee engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Supervise detailed design, prototype development, system integration, and technical testing.
• Ensure compliance with approved engineering specifications and design standards.
• Coordinate technical dependencies between engineering disciplines.
• Ensure effective design reviews, verification, and engineering change management.

1. Strategic R&D Alignment

• Coordinate with the Strategic R&D (SRS) Manager and relevant Section Heads.
• Translate approved technical requirements into practical engineering execution plans.
• Ensure alignment between product architecture and engineering implementation.
• Communicate technical feedback and escalate major design or architecture issues.

1. Manufacturing Readiness & Technical Handover

• Ensure engineering deliverables are complete and validated before production release.
• Review engineering drawings, 3D models, electrical schematics, PCB designs, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with Production to facilitate successful manufacturing handover.
• Support pilot production and resolve engineering-related manufacturing issues.

1. Cross-Department Coordination

• Maintain effective coordination with Production, Quality, Testing & Validation, Procurement, and Documentation.
• Ensure availability of technical resources and required project inputs.
• Support engineering-related procurement decisions and technical evaluations.
• Resolve operational challenges affecting project execution.

1. Performance & Process Improvement

• Monitor project delivery, engineering productivity, and technical quality.
• Improve engineering workflows, reporting systems, and project management practices.
• Promote engineering standardization and technical knowledge sharing.
• Identify capability gaps and recommend relevant development initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Power, or Software Engineering).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• At least 3–5 years in an engineering management, R&D management, technical leadership, or multidisciplinary project management position.
• Proven experience managing engineering teams through Team Leaders.
• Strong background in product development and engineering project execution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from initial design through prototyping, testing, validation, and production release.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, engineering equipment, or applied R&D environments is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of engineering design processes, technical documentation, and configuration management.
• Previous experience coordinating with Production, Quality, Testing & Validation, and Procurement.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or MBA.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering departments.
• Experience establishing engineering management procedures and improving R&D operations.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and engineering management tools.

What BEDO Offers

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Medical and social insurance.
• Company-provided transportation.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead innovative engineering projects and multidisciplinary technical teams.

Working Conditions

• Working Days: Sunday – Thursday.
• Working Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Days Off: Friday & Saturday.
• Work Model: On-site.
• Location: 6th of October City, 4th Industrial Zone, Giza, Egypt.

Application

Interested candidates are invited to apply directly through Indeed.

Join BEDO and contribute to developing innovative engineering and educational technologies.

BEDO – Innovating Education

BEDO is an equal-opportunity employer. All applications are evaluated based on relevant qualifications, professional experience, and competencies.

Work Location: In person