An R&D (Research and Development) Engineering Manager oversees technical teams to turn creative concepts and emerging technologies into viable products, prototypes, or operational processes. Core Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, mentor, and manage a Manage team of engineers and scientists, conducting performance reviews and fostering a culture of innovation. Project & Resource Management: Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and department budgets while removing technical roadblocks.
Develop prototypes and coordinate prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing
Technical Guidance: Provide high-level supervision and technical judgment for design reviews, risk management, and regulatory compliance (such as ISO standards or design controls).Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Product Marketing teams to transition concepts smoothly into production. Strategic Planning: Align research directions and the technology roadmap with broader company business goals. Key Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline. Experience: 5 to 10+ years of engineering and product-development experience, including 2 to 5+ years in a leadership or management capacity. Technical Proficiency: Strong fundamentals in core engineering domains (e.g., mechanical design, electromechanical systems, or software integration) alongside familiarity with tools like SolidWorks, Python, or MATLAB. Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, problem-solving, stakeholder negotiation, and cross-functional conflict-resolution capabilities
Mechanical engineer designs, develops, and tests mechanical systems ranging from small sensors to heavy industrial machinery. Utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software and advanced physics to build and improve functional products
Design & Analysis: Create detailed blueprints, 3D models, and specifications using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD). Analyze designs for stress, thermal performance, and fluid dynamics.
Prototyping & Testing: Build physical prototypes and subject them to operational, stress, and fatigue testing. Analyze data to validate performance and make iterative improvements.
Manufacturing Oversight: Oversee the fabrication process, ensuring parts are manufactured efficiently, cost-effectively, and to exact tolerances.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Investigate equipment failures to diagnose root causes and recommend design or operational remedies.
Create bills of materials and strong understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing principles
Project Management: Materials handling Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, estimate budgets, and coordinate with vendors or clients.
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology is preferred
Desired Skills and Experience
An R&D (Research and Development) Engineering Manager oversees technical teams to turn creative concepts and emerging technologies into viable products, prototypes, or operational processes. Core Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, mentor, and manage a Manage team of engineers and scientists, conducting performance reviews and fostering a culture of innovation. Project & Resource Management: Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and department budgets while removing technical roadblocks.
Develop prototypes and coordinate prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing
Technical Guidance: Provide high-level supervision and technical judgment for design reviews, risk management, and regulatory compliance (such as ISO standards or design controls).Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Product Marketing teams to transition concepts smoothly into production. Strategic Planning: Align research directions and the technology roadmap with broader company business goals. Key Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline. Experience: 5 to 10+ years of engineering and product-development experience, including 2 to 5+ years in a leadership or management capacity. Technical Proficiency: Strong fundamentals in core engineering domains (e.g., mechanical design, electromechanical systems, or software integration) alongside familiarity with tools like SolidWorks, Python, or MATLAB. Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, problem-solving, stakeholder negotiation, and cross-functional conflict-resolution capabilities
Mechanical engineer designs, develops, and tests mechanical systems ranging from small sensors to heavy industrial machinery. Utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software and advanced physics to build and improve functional products
Design & Analysis: Create detailed blueprints, 3D models, and specifications using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD). Analyze designs for stress, thermal performance, and fluid dynamics.
Prototyping & Testing: Build physical prototypes and subject them to operational, stress, and fatigue testing. Analyze data to validate performance and make iterative improvements.
Manufacturing Oversight: Oversee the fabrication process, ensuring parts are manufactured efficiently, cost-effectively, and to exact tolerances.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Investigate equipment failures to diagnose root causes and recommend design or operational remedies.
Create bills of materials and strong understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing principles
Project Management: Materials handling Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, estimate budgets, and coordinate with vendors or clients.
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology is preferred
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
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