R&D Manager

Job Summary

We’re seeking a dynamic and highly visible R&D Engineering Manager to lead the growth and evolution of our engineering organization. This role is for a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution—someone who can build strong teams, advance cutting‑edge processes, and turn bold ideas into real‑world results. The R&D Engineering Manager is a bold, high‑impact leader at the forefront of innovation and execution.

Highly visible and influential, this role accelerates corporate strategy by shaping world‑class engineering talent and continuously evolving processes that drive excellence. The R&D Engineering Manager identifies opportunities, launches transformative initiatives, and leads change that elevates quality, maximizes value, and delivers exceptional customer outcomes. With a strong focus on organizational growth and technical excellence, they turn vision into action and strategy into measurable results.

Drive communication within the team to ensure understanding of the business; alignment to the strategic plan and other appropriate team communications. Provide strategic leadership toward continuous quality improvement of people, processes, technology, and policies among the engineering talent pool. Workforce/People Management, including but not limited to:

• Develop and maintain a high performing organization through recruitment, growth opportunities and retention of team.
• Evaluate and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities of engineering talent pool.
• Develop goals for the department and individuals in support of strategic plan.
• Drive talent development initiatives within department and organization.
• Evaluate employee performance, compensation, and career development objectives.
• Mentor experts and leaders within the engineering department utilizing experiential learning.
• Collaborate with other departments and corporate management to improve inter‑department and organizational operational efficiencies.
• Foster continuous improvement projects targeted toward functional and operational excellence.
• Monitor, control, and report results, progress, and activity per budget allowances and agreed‑upon KPIs.
• Assign and prioritize departmental tasks that ensure efficient use of resources per budget guidelines.

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. A master’s degree in business (MBA) is preferred. 6+ years of previous engineering experience. Previous automation experience, desired. Ability to adapt to change and adjust priorities accordingly. A minimum of 2 years of experience in management and/or leadership roles.

Apply Online: ipc.us/t/7559

Curt G. Joa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer