R&D Manager, Electrical Engineering

Position Type : Full-Time, Direct Hire

Reports To : Director of Research & Development

Location : Fort Smith, AR (onsite role; relocation assistance is available to non-local candidates)

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

Compensation : $140,000 to $170,000 (base salary range) Annual Bonus (Target of up to 20%)

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.

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Benefits Include :

Salary : $140,000 - $170,000