R&D Strategy Manager - Panelboard/Switchboard
About The Position
Siemens Grand Prairie Manufacturing facility is looking for an R&D Strategy Manager for their Panel board Switchboard Product Development team. This role involves leading innovation and new product development for electrical equipment (Panelboards and Switchboards), managing a team of 5-9 engineers, and ensuring project success. The manager will provide technical support, oversee design practices, PLM process steps, and adherence to industry/regulatory requirements. Additionally, the role focuses on employee growth through coaching and career development, managing projects including scope, schedule, and costs, and overseeing budget planning, cost center expenses, resource planning, and CAPEX investments. Effective communication and expectation management across departments, project teams, and leadership are crucial. The role also involves evaluating and recommending process improvements and supporting customers with product and technical expertise.
Requirements
- Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, combined with10+ years of engineering, product development, or R&D experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and teams.
- Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong working knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), product design and concept testing.
- Detail oriented, analytical thinker combined with strong organizational skills.
- Travel required will be less than 25%.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Business Administration.
- 3+ years of technical leadership or people management experience.
- Panelboard or Switchboard design experience
- Prior experience with codes and standards organizations including UL, CSA, NOM, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and others.
- Knowledge of product lifecycle management and stage-gate development processes.
- Experience in electrical power distribution, industrial automation, or related industries.
- Proficient with MS-Office applications.
- Team oriented personality who can support multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to motivate and engage others to deliver results.
- Anticipate problems before they arise.
- Handle ambiguity and trade-offs.
Responsibilities
- Lead Innovation and new product development for electrical equipment (Panelboards and Switchboards).
- Manage a team of 5-9 engineers. Provide technical support and have overall responsibility for the success of the projects and performance of engineers.
- Ensure the team follows appropriate design practices, follows necessary PLM process steps, and meets industry and regulatory requirements.
- Support employee growth through coaching, career development, and succession planning.
- Manage and plan projects including scope of work, schedule, and costs.
- Manage project tasks, coordinate tasks, monitor progress, and set deadlines.
- Manage budget planning, cost center expenses, resource planning and CAPEX investments.
- Effectively establish, communicate, and manage expectations across departments, project teams, and leadership to ensure alignment.
- Evaluate and recommend process changes and team improvements.
- Support internal and external customers with product and technical expertise as needed.
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
