R&D Manager

Oetiker•Lancaster, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the R&D Center of Competence of the Metallic Quick Connectors. This is an end-to-end responsibility from ideation to product launch with the task to fulfill ambitious time-to-market, quality and cost deliverables. This role demands a high degree of competence and confidence in providing strategical thinking, leadership and making decisions that directly and significantly impact the overall success of the business.

Requirements

Proven drive (energy, determination, motivation) and a can-do mentality in the area of automotive engineering
Excellent leadership, communication skills paired with strong innovative thinking
Strong task management skills with relevant experience in new product development
Exceptional understanding/appreciation of the broader business environment and application of technical and commercial knowledge during project execution
Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organization
Proactive problem solver, coach mentality, able to constructively challenge
6+ years R&D Management experience, preferably in Automotive or in a high-mix/high-volume OEM environment.
3+ years demonstrable experience of strategic R&D management in an international OEM
Degree in Engineering or Business combined with relevant experience
Experience of Quality and Environmental System (e.g., ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001)

Responsibilities

Head Center of Competence (CoC) for Metal Quick Connectors (MQC)
Deliver state-of-the-art R&D team performance based on analytical and hands-on engineering and high performance
Develop and execute R&D roadmap that drives growth, identifies new market opportunities, and aligns with corporate strategy
Oversees project execution while meeting quality, cost, and time (QCT) deliverables
Responsible for MQC Test Center & Prototyping and Standard and Systems, including compliance with industry regulations.
Manage R&D budgets, allocate resources effectively, and ensure R&D projects are completed within timeline and cost constraint
Liaise with relevant stakeholders (Application Center, Production, Marketing, Quality) and bridge technical and commercial teams by working closely with marketing and sales
Enhance time-to-market developments and customer satisfaction while ensuring reliable, high quality and innovative solutions.