Lead innovation. Build capability. Drive results.We're seeking a dynamic and highly visible R&D Engineering Manager to lead the growth and evolution of our engineering organization. This role is for a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution-someone who can build strong teams, advance cutting-edge processes, and turn bold ideas into real-world results.
Job Summary:The R&D Engineering Manager is a bold, high-impact leader at the forefront of innovation and execution. Highly visible and influential, this role accelerates corporate strategy by shaping world-class engineering talent and continuously evolving processes that drive excellence. The R&D Engineering Manager identifies opportunities, launches transformative initiatives, and leads change that elevates quality, maximizes value, and delivers exceptional customer outcomes. With a strong focus on organizational growth and technical excellence, they turn vision into action and strategy into measurable results.
Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions of the Job:- Drive communication within the team to ensure understanding of the business, alignment to the strategic plan (and their role in achievement of that plan) and other appropriate team communications.
- Provide strategic leadership towards continuous quality improvement of people, processes, technology, and policies among the engineering talent pool.
- Workforce/People Management, including but not limited to:
- Develop and maintain a high performing organization through recruitment, growth opportunities and retention of team.
- Evaluate and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities of engineering talent pool.
- Develop goals for the department and individuals in support of strategic plan.
- Drive talent development initiatives within department and organization.
- Evaluate employee performance, compensation, and career development objectives.
- Mentor experts and leaders within the engineering department utilizing experiential learning.
- Collaborates with other departments and corporate management to improve inter-department and organizational operational efficiencies.
- Fosters continuous improvement projects targeted toward functional and operational excellence.
- Monitor, control, and report results, progress, and activity per budget allowances and agreed-upon KPI's.
- Assign and prioritize departmental tasks that ensure an efficient use of resources per budget guidelines.
Job Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. A master's degree in business (MBA) is preferred.
- 6+ years of previous engineering experience.
- Previous automation experience, desired.
- Ability to adapt to change and adjust priorities accordingly.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in management and/or leadership roles. Experience leading large groups preferred.
- Project management certification preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to present findings in a group setting.
- Strong analytic skills.
- Ability to travel to customer facilities both domestically and internationally.
- Knowledge and use of MicrosoftOffice (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc..) software.
- Knowledge and use of SolidEdge software.
Physical Requirements:- Safety glasses and hearing protection are required while present on the assembly floor.
- Ability to work a full day on a computer.
- Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds in weight.
- Ability to use hand tools and monitoring/testing equipment.
- Ability to occasionally climb a ladder or maneuver into tight spaces.
- Accommodate (15-20%) international and domestic travel for company business via driving a car or on an airplane.
- The primary (75%) work area is a typical climate-controlled office cubicle environment.
- The secondary work area is an assembly floor environment that is loud and without air conditioning.
