Manager, Research and Development

Manager, Research & Development

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens.

Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit:

The Manager, Research & Development, is responsible for technical leadership and management of research and development projects from concept through commercialization. This role oversees the simultaneous development of multiple new products ensuring alignment with corporate strategic goals while effectively managing budgets and resources. Responsibilities include working closely with direct reports, fostering a team-oriented working environment, providing coaching to team members, and supporting other teams and Research & Development objectives as needed.

This management position within the Research & Development department is generally intended for degreed mechanical engineers with significant relevant work experience designing new products in the firearms industry. Managerial leadership and project management experience is expected. The Manager, Research & Development lead a team including Designers, Design Engineers, and Technicians. They are active members of the Research & Development management team and collaborate cross-functionally with NPI management, test & evaluation, manufacturing, quality, and assembly personnel.

Effective interaction with executive management and customers is also required.

Exempt

• Managerial responsibility of 4-12 direct reports including Designers, Engineers, Research & Development Engineering Technicians, and co-ops and interns.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching to advance new product development from conception through production.
• Develop and maintain a collaborative team environment focused on excellence.
• Mentor team members in support of career development and advancement.
• Submit personnel requisitions as directed and lead the hiring effort to fill them, evaluating candidates, determining interview panel members, and selecting candidates to hire.
• Responsible for leading highly complex product development projects through all aspects of design from concept through commercialization, ensuring that product requirements and cost targets are met with robust, high‑quality solutions.
• Provide input on product development estimates.
• Collaborate effectively with NPI Management to determine product development milestones which support corporate launch/tender submission dates.
• Organize and track product development tasks to ensure milestones are met on time, adjusting team resource allocations as necessary.
• Monitor team performance to ensure effective utilization of resources and a high quality of work.
• Jointly establish annual goals with each team member and monitor progress toward achievement.
• Identify and coordinate training opportunities for team members.
• Complete annual performance reviews and provide input to annual merit planning activities.
• Lead the team's interface with Product Management and NPI Management.
• Coordinate team collaboration with vendors and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure a high level of DFM (design for manufacturability).
• Interface with Quality and Assembly to understand and address individual part issues, as well as ensure a high‑quality final product.
• Support Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and other departments as needed.
• Responsible…