R&D Manager - Imperia, Italia - Michael Page

Descrizione

We are currently looking for a dynamic R&D Manager to helm our Research and Development department, based in our Italian office.

This pivotal role reports directly to the Head of R&D & PM for Equipment and carries the responsibility of steering our R&D efforts towards groundbreaking discoveries and technological advancements as well as developing the team competence and efficiency

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Multinational Company
Descrizione

Leading the development activities to innovate and improve products, expanding our product range while achieving cost savings and quality enhancements guided by the product roadmaps.

Managing product development from concept through detailed design and industrialization, ensuring alignment with product requirements.

Spearheading the adoption of new technologies, benchmarking against industry standards to maintain and improve our competitive edge.

Overseeing and further develop a talented team based in Italy

Guiding the design and modification of metal, electrical, and plastic components, including test planning and validation.

Providing project reports to steering committees as well as input to product boards for tollgate decisions and resource prioritisation

Collaborate with local/regional/global stakeholders on daily basis.

Enhance the local and regional network of service suppliers and partnerships to enhance our capabilities

Resource management /prioritization/allocation/planning

Work with continuous improvements of line routines and capabilities

Profilo del Candidato

A minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within R&D, demonstrating a broad vision yet meticulous attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to operate strategically and operationally, with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach.

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering

Used to drive efficient cross functional collaboration to keep deadlines and facilitate reaching the market with the right products on time

Expertise and experience related to development av large components and products in polymers is a plus.

Expertise and experience related to agile product development methods is a plus.

Strong expertise in managing supplier relationships and a proven track record in leading complex projects and teams.

Exceptional ability to communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders across diverse functions. Fluent in English, with proficiency in additional languages considered a plus.

Independent, self-motivated, well-organized, with an analytical mindset

Ability to travel to customers, suppliers and other R&D sites, with international travel of up to 10% annually

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