R&D Director
Research and Development Director
What you'll do:
- Guide the daily operations of the R&D Centre by fostering an efficient, standardised approach to product research and development across multiple disciplines.
- Take overall responsibility for planning R&D projects, monitoring progress, and managing execution to ensure timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration by unifying business requirements with technical strategies and facilitating stable project iteration cycles.
- Oversee performance appraisal processes and talent development initiatives to retain core team members while building a positive culture that supports comprehensive R&D capacity.
- Strengthen local technical leadership by mentoring team members and promoting knowledge sharing within the group.
- Define the R&D roadmap in alignment with business objectives, leading technical iteration efforts to overcome key challenges in sensor technology.
- Support long-term organisational growth by aligning technical development with broader product strategy and business goals.
- Facilitate communication between departments to ensure smooth coordination throughout all stages of project delivery.
- Champion best practices in project management systems to maintain high standards of efficiency and accountability within the team.
- Promote an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued, supported, and encouraged to contribute their expertise.
- R&D on both hardware and software within the autonomous robotics/vehicles/Industrial
What you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or related field is required for this role.
- Extensive experience in R&D across camera, optics, electronics, power, or structural engineering is essential for success.
- Familiarity with standardised project management systems used in R&D settings is expected from candidates.
- Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end R&D teams
- Capability to define technical roadmaps, lead improvements, and resolve problems
- Experience aligning technical development with business strategy to support sustainable growth
- Outstanding interpersonal skills including empathy, dependability, collaborative spirit, and sensitivity
What's next:
If you are ready to take your career further by joining a collaborative team at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology innovation, this opportunity awaits you!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided.
Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
ROC No.: 199706961E | EA Licence No.: 03C5451
EA Registration No.: R2199817 Yandy Low
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Tech & Transformation
Focus: Vendor - Hardware / Software
Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Salary: SGD200000 - SGD230000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Director
Location: Singapore
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: AK2QLF-58B60766
Date posted: 14 September 2026
Consultant: Yandy Low R2199817
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