Research Scientist/Engineer Program Manager
About The Position
A growing research, design, and manufacturing company, located in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia close to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, seeks a full-time team member to serve as a Research Scientist/Engineer within its Research & Development (R&D) group. The company is looking for talented and highly skilled team members who are ambitious self-starters with high energy. This is a big opportunity for the right person. The position has the potential to grow into a prominent role within a future spin-out business based on inventions and product development. The R&D group functions as a business incubator wherein the technologies developed eventually end up as a stand-alone business. The Company has high expectations related to work performance and is committed to innovation and meeting customer needs. Candidates who show initiative, are anticipatory, and are results-oriented will thrive within this company. Aside from previous experience, ideal candidates for this position must be able to effectively problem solve, display a strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and be able to work independently with general oversight. Opportunities for increasing knowledge, skills, and professional growth are limitless for best fit candidates who join this company and exhibit the Company’s values.
Requirements
- B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in an engineering or science field with 5+ years of relevant experience (i.e., manufacturing, mechanical and/or other product engineering, product research and development, design engineering)
- The ability to be “hands-on”, along with creative problem-solving skills and the ability to implement solutions, are a must
- The ideal candidate must work well in a team environment, collaborating with research engineers and technicians
- Must be well organized and be able to communicate extremely well (verbally and written)
- Must be able to accurately manage projects to meet project deadlines
- Must have a positive and team-oriented attitude
- Aside from previous experience, ideal candidates for this position must be able to effectively problem solve, display a strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and be able to work independently with general oversight.
Nice To Haves
- An MBA degree or equivalent business knowledge/experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Write proposals to secure new government research funding related to current or future technology areas
- Conduct and coordinate scientific and/or product research and development
- Management of all program and project components
- Coordinate and interact with vendors, sub-contractors, and machine shops as needed
- Assist with business analyses for new projects/products and new market opportunities
- Participate in marketing activities and product sales processes
Benefits
- a 401k retirement plan
- Paid Time Off
- a comprehensive, yet low employee cost health insurance plan
- relocation funding or reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
