Director, R&D Engineering - Boynton Beach, United States - Anton Paar QuantaTec

Description

Are you interested in driving the design and launch of cutting edge, innovative devices? Do you thrive on managing complex design initiatives, solving intricate problems and defining excellence in new product development? Are you a visionary leader with the ability to motivate teams to push beyond their perceived limits? If you answered yes, yes, yes, yes, then wed love to discuss our Director, R&D Engineering, New Product Development role with youA

Snapshot Of What Youll Do:

The Research and Development Director is responsible for the design, engineering, testing and maintenance of all Anton Paar QuantaTec analytical lab instrumentation products.

The R&D Director is responsible for:
Enabling the development of new instrument concepts and improving current technologyOverseeing all instrument project timelines and ensuring adherence with deliverablesSetting the standard of quality of work regarding requirements engineering, source code, architecture, testing, product robustness, aesthetics and ease of useActively leading by setting priorities, expectations and fully advancing the team through hiring, training and mentoring

The Impact Youll Make:
The R&D Director is a thoughtful and strategic leader who empowers a team with multiple projects on defined timelines, and supports innovation and creativity to design and refine products


Job duties include:

Ensuring every staff member receives the appropriate mentoring and development needed to be successful by conducting regularly scheduled meetings and providing enriching guidance and feedback.

Managing the engineering teams workload capacity and rebalancing as necessary to meet deadlines; direct oversight of the Software/Firmware Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineering and Project Management Manager, and Electrical Engineering Leader.

Managing the software development process and ensuring that the team utilizes the tools necessary to timely and efficiently advance projects with the highest level of qualityCreating, maintaining, refining and enforcing processes and procedures that guide the Product Development Process to support company objectives worldwideWorking with the Sr.

Management team to ensure project brief inputs are sufficiently detailed for approvalProviding oversight of all project timelines with dated phase gates to ensure progress is on or ahead of schedule through organized meetings and resource coordinationCollaborating with other departments to ensure department output adequately supports their needs and requirementsPreparing proposals and creating reports such as trend analysis and benchmarks, exhibiting an understand basic statistical techniquesTracking and monitoring all department metrics and goals set yearly as part of the ISO Management Review processWorking closely with leadership to ensure department goals, projects and customer support is well aligned with the companys salesProtecting and maintaining intellectual property on behalf of the organizationFollowing company policies, procedures and safety regulationsThe position essentially requires up to 10% overnight travel domestically and internationallyAll other duties as assignedEducation And ExperienceThe R&D Director typically requires a combination of leadership and project management experience, proven ability to meet or exceed development targets, and manage fiscal and budgetary requirements.

This role requires the following:

BS in Engineering or related fieldMinimum of 10 years experience in project development of laboratory or process instrumentsMinimum of 5 years managing a teamExperience in Project ManagementStrong analytical skillsDemonstrated efficient work methods and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal business functions and external suppliersSkilled in logistics, communications and managing in a team environmentMust be familiar with manufacturing and material and supply chain management.

Must have the ability to prepare proposals and create reports such as trend analysis and benchmarks, and understand basic statistical techniques.

Preferred skills include:
MS in Engineering or related fieldKnowledge of Anton Paar development framework, Scrum/XPProject Management certificationExperience designing and/or managing projects for electromechanical devicesCompetenciesThe Research & Development Director uses a variety of technical skills, industry knowledge and soft skills including:Commitment & Initiative:Leads according to the principles, vision and values of the organizationShows strong support and enthusiasm in their work assignmentsLaunches projects timely, balances workloads and distributes work efficientlyCommunication:Provides clear instruction to employees, explains how product or process works, and is available to answer any questions that may ariseAbility to get a point across, create a compelling presentation and get buy-in for ideasInspires others to achieve better results and demonstrate emotional intelligenceCollaboration and TeambuildingWorks well with others on internal and external teams through interpersonal skillsCreates cross-functional teams that utilize the highest skill levels and provide developmental opportunitiesBuild rapport with other departments, build alliances and negotiates effectivelyCritical Thinking &

Problem Solving:
Approaches problem solving logically, researches options, avoids biases and focuses on meaningful data to draw the right conclusions even under pressureEffectively identifies challenging or complex issues, evaluates options, and resolves in the best interest of the organizationPerforms analysis to assess the needs of the department and creates a plan to meet the requirementsDepartment Accountability & Capacity:Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions, follows through on commitments, and acknowledges and learns from mistakesCan fully explain job duties and projects for all direct staff and redistributes work effectivelyCan fully explain the scope, utilization, efficiency and value-added tasks of each employeeEmployee Management & Development:Demonstrates the ability to manage, lead and enable othersHelps employees progress in their career by mentoring on a consistent basisContinuously clarifies responsibilities, priorities and expectations that align with company goalsGoal Development and Execution:Identifies measurable opportunities for department and staff to improveCreates opportunities to stretch staff out of their comfort zonePuts into effect of a plan, order, or course of action with a certain degree of immediacy or urgency and does not hesitate or delay moving forwardIntegrity &

Financial Acumen:

Behaves honorably and ethically, is truthful and can be trustedUnderstands and monitors the financial aspects including wages, allocations and expenses within area of responsibilityUses sound judgement in decision making regarding financial mattersQuality & Innovation:Works to the highest of quality standards by anticipating problems, testing and checking their work, and pays close attention to detailContinuously looks for way to improve quality within their department and offers suggestions to others areasCreates new and better ways for the organization to be successful while adapting to change and engaging in continuous learning to promote the growth of the individual and the organization.

Time Management and DependabilityAbility to achieve desired results within given time frames and decide between conflicting prioritiesShows up to work on time and is fully utilized and accounted for during work hoursIs relied upon and available when additional time and effort is requiredSupervision ExercisedThis role is a working director who manages approximately 15 employees on multiple teams including project managers, engineers, engineering technicians, designers, design analysts and test coordinators.

Physical Requirements & Working ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, observe, communicate and handle items such as computers, machinery and other equipment.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Position requires the ability to obtain a Passport for international travel.

In regards to organizational issues, the employee will comply with the regulations set forward in the Anton Paar Employee Handbook, except if otherwise stated.

Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. are based upon ones qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job.

All employment opportunities are provided without regard to:

age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, sickle cell trait, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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