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Eriez
Erie, PA, US
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The Global Director of Research and Development oversees the company's global R&D program and is responsible for ensuring Eriez meets objectives for researching and developing new products or technologies and improve existing products. This role leads the company's research staff by planning and developing products to meet customer needs and remain competitive in the marketplace as determined by sales and marketing.
This position requires leadership of a team of engineers and designers to research and develop new product lines from initial concept to final product. Responsibilities include defining the work scope, evaluating manpower requirements, and defining the timeline required to complete the project.
Direct the Eriez global research and development program. Execute projects from new product proposal to commercial release using Stage-Gate principles. Provide periodic updates to corporate management.
Drive accountability, consistency, quality, and product improvement/standardization across all phases of research and development.
Responsible for developing and monitoring research and development plans for the R&D group, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget and in accordance with corporate strategic plans.
Promote a productive R&D culture that is motivated and accountable having a customer focus on innovation and quality.
Explore new engineering technologies and approaches and determine their applicability while keeping abreast of competitive products and technology advances.
Supervise R&D managers making sure reviews are completed and objectives are set.
Assist in the development of talent within the organization and make recommendations for promotions and new additions to ensure adequate R&D staffing.
Support manufacturing and marketing groups to ensure high product quality and customer satisfaction.
Represent the company at conferences and customer visits and collaborate externally with academic and industrial partners in accordance with strategic plans.
Provide support to intellectual property lifecycle management.
Promote the corporate vision and ensure alignment within the organizations strategic plan.
Travel to customer sites and affiliates as required.
We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.
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