MGR I R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEERING

Job Overview

The mission of our R&D team is to protect Metals components revenue through our guiding principles of quality, compliance, business continuity and cost reduction. As a member of our team, the R&D Manager I will manage a team of engineers primarily supporting the new introduction  products made at TE  Heredia  plant in Costa Rica. He/she will build and lead a high-performing team of engineers located in Heredia, Costa Rica, and execute sustaining projects with cross-functional team members. Your task will be to guide these R&D engineers through continued growth of our product and projects portfolio, in day-to-day technical and business-level decision making, and in hiring and developing top talent. The ideal candidate is expected to have proven the ability to lead and build trust with direct reports, peers and business stakeholders. The candidate demonstrates strong leadership and decision-making skills within a cross-functional core team.

Job Requirements

•    Assists in functional deliverables as needed and ensures technical excellence for Sustaining R&D.
•    Provides guidance and approval regarding technical strategies and approaches.
•    Assists in identifying new opportunities to drive Value Improvement Projects and Complaint Reduction efforts.
•    Provides guidance and training to staff, assists subordinates in attaining career goals, motivates individuals to achieve results, and recruits and maintains a high-quality staff.
•    Assists in and/or completes the development of budgets and monitors spending for the Sustaining efforts in Heredia.
•    Assists in identifying and developing department tools and systems.
•    Assists in and/or determines appropriate staff levels, schedules and resources. Works with project managers to understand priorities and plans resource and time allocation accordingly.
•    Collaboratively determines project staff assignments and schedules work to meet completion dates and R&D deliverables.
•    Maintains and enhances cross-functional team relationships.
•    Works cross-functionally in identifying and resolving technical issues.
•    Monitors and evaluates project and department progress and results

•    Leads and mentors a group or team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals. Guides, coaches, and develops direct reports, and drives best practices throughout the organization.

•    Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
•    May direct and control the activities and budget of one or more functional areas, divisions, product groups, projects/programs and/or operations.

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