R&D Manager, Electrical Engineering
Responsibilities:
Serve as a technical resource & leader of a team of 8-10 direct reports and provide technical support within our client’s Motors Division.
Support creation of technology and product roadmaps.
Drive and foster a culture of innovation within the team.
Oversee efficient project execution in accordance with gate model, internal procedures as well as the industry standards to ensure project results are delivered with high quality on time and within budget.
Stay on top of electric motor technology and market developments to provide inputs to R&D projects.
Collaborate with other R&D functions, product management, sales, operations and corporate research centers to deliver cost competitive motor technologies and designs and overall customer satisfaction.
Develop, secure and facilitate innovation process and ensure key performance indicators are in place, tracked and continuously improved upon.
Change leader regarding new initiatives and transformational projects.
Responsible for IP risk and opportunity assessment and risk mitigation strategy in the electric motor design area.
Allocate tasks to team members and supervise workload to ensure peak performance and the most efficient use of resources.
Develop and acquire competencies that will be needed for the development of future products.
Ensure talent management through coaching, performance feedback, and providing career opportunities for team members.
Prepare annual budgets for the team (in cooperation with R&D management) and ensure efficient use of funds.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with minimum 15 years of experience in design of electric motors
Minimum 5 years of management experience
Knowledge of advanced design methodologies (FEA), manufacturing process and customer support experience are required
Working knowledge of UL, CSA, IEEE, NEMA regulatory compliance
Preferred Experience Includes: PMP Certification, Lean Six Sigma Certification, Induction Motor, PM Motor
Benefits:
Retirement Plan w/ Company Match
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Wellbeing Program
Healthcare Plan
Discretionary Annual Bonus
Permissive Time Off
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
JOB TITLE: R&D Manager, Electrical Engineering
TIME COMMITMENT: Monday-Friday
HOURS: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
JOB TYPE: Full-Time
LOCATION: Fort Smith, AR
SALARY RANGE: $140,000-$170,000
START DATE: ASAP
APPLICATION DEADLINE: ASAP
BNA RECRUITER: Nick Yacobi
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This role is a FULL TIME position sourced through BNA. You would be employed and paid by the client company but we would represent you up until the offer stage.