R&D Manager

• Lead key projects with RD to support business goals.
• Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study the potential of new products.
• Understand customer expectations on to-be manufactured products.
• Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers.
• Support Director to hire and develop RD personnel.
• Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with Marketing and Operations.
• Transfer new technologies, products, and manufacturing processes into and out of the company.
• Research, design and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes, and equipment.
• Suggest training tools to enhance employee performance and skill development.
• Monitor team metrics and objectives ensuring meeting of goals.
• Document all phases of research and development.
• Manage customer relationships and perform RFP reviews, customer visits, and product testing.
• Establish and maintain testing procedures for assessing raw materials, in-process and finished products.
• Oversee complex research projects, analyze results and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Assess the scope of research projects and ensure they are on time and within budget.
• Be present at industry conferences on research topics of interest.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a relevant role.
• A strong sense of creativity aids in the process of thinking of new product ideas and solving problems creatively.
• Great problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills are also important.
• The ability to communicate well with customers, colleagues, and lower-level staff.