Head of Technical & Engineering

ROLE PURPOSE

The Head of Technical & Engineering is responsible for driving product innovation, engineering excellence, and technical capability at BFG Africa. The role leads new product development, R&D, design, and engineering execution, enabling business growth through competitive and high-performance solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

New Product Development (NPD)

• Lead end-to-end product development lifecycle:
• Concept → Design → Prototype → Industrialisation
• Align development pipeline with BFG growth strategy
• Reduce time-to-market for new products

Research & Development (R&D)

• Lead formulation development (e.g., FRP, resins, materials)
• Improve:
• Product performance
• Durability
• Cost efficiency
• Explore new materials, technologies, and applications

Engineering & Product Design

• Own product and process design capability
• Ensure designs are:
• Manufacturable
• Scalable
• Cost-effective
• Develop technical specifications and design standards

Tooling & Industrialisation

• Lead development of:
• Tooling, moulds, and production systems
• Ensure smooth transition from development to production
• Support operational efficiency through engineering solutions

Project Management

• Deliver technical projects:
• On time
• Within budget
• To performance requirements
• Coordinate cross-functional execution

Cost Engineering & Commercial Support

• Develop cost models for products
• Support:
• Pricing strategies
• Tender submissions
• Drive value engineering initiatives

Technical Capability & Talent Development

• Develop and mentor young engineers
• Build a strong internal technical pipeline
• Foster a culture of innovation and problem-solving

Industry & Technology Leadership

• Monitor industry trends and advancements
• Engage with suppliers and technical partners
• Position BFG as a technical leader in FRP solutions

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into innovative product and engineering solutions
• Deep technical expertise in engineering, materials, and scalable manufacturing processes
• Proven leader in end-to-end product development and industrialisation
• Strong commercial and project execution capability, delivering cost-effective solutions on time and within budget
• Effective people leader and collaborator, driving innovation, problem-solving, and cross-functional alignment

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or related discipline); a master’s degree will be advantageous
• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in engineering, technical, or product development roles within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proven track record in leading end-to-end product development (R&D to industrialisation)
• Strong experience in composite materials / FRP / polymers and related manufacturing processes (highly advantageous)
• Demonstrated experience in engineering leadership, managing multidisciplinary technical teams
• Proven ability to deliver technical projects on time, within budget, and to performance requirements
• Strong exposure to cost engineering, value engineering, and commercial support (tenders/pricing)
• Experience working in high-growth, complex, or project-based environments (e.g., infrastructure, rail, utilities, industrial sectors)
• Solid understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM), tooling, and production processes
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align technical solutions to commercial outcomes

For application: Kindly send your CV and qualification to: BFGrecruitment@bfg-africa.com or send your CV to the Human Resources Department.

CLOSING DATE: 15 May 2025