R&D Manager Elmdon A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
Main Purpose of the Job: Lead key projects with R&D to support business goals.Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study the potential of new products.Understand customer expectations on to-be manufactured products.Research, plan, and implement new protocols and programs into their organization.Supervise research and the development of new knowledge-based products.
Main objectives and results: Implementation of a R&D Programs into group business to drive innovation and product enhancement to market positionDevelop an R&D Roadmap through Ideation to Production Ready and ensures complete validation of Roadmap (Financial, Tooling and Equipment, Validation and Circularity etc)Key Focus Point for Customer contact and ensures the business Roadmap is aligned to customer trends and product developmentProvides insight to internal and external stakeholder trends and aspirations to enhance develop of products and technologiesLead Customer Roadshow and Engagement SessionsProvide Operational Support and Guidance to ongoing issue management and corrective action planning for production issuesBuilds the knowledge in our company for our industry and other influencing sectorsImplement robust FMEA Processes to support Production Approval Preferred Skills and Experience: Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent job related experience; MBA/ MS preferred10 years related experience, preferably in the automotive industryProven track record of R&D, Product Innovation and ImplementationPrior experience in a management capacity; experience in employee development highly desirablePossess high level of diplomacy for both internal and external customer contactsDemonstrated excellent interpersonal, management and communication skillsPossess in-depth knowledge of job-related technical skills: GD&T, DFM, DFA, CAE/FEA, CADGood working knowledge / understanding industry standards & related procedures incl.
APQP/ PPAP/ IATF16949Sufficient verbal and written language skills associated to IAC and the programme / operational locations.Adaptability in the location of work including business travel JBRP1_UKTJ