R&D Lead: Building Solutions & Quality

Itw Construction Products - Asia Pacific; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion focus

Job summary

ITW Construction Asia Pacific is seeking an R&D Manager to shape innovation, quality and technical excellence across our product portfolio in Australia. You will lead new product development from concept through to commercialisation, translate market insights into technical solutions, and guide a small team in a hands-on engineering environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Sales, Product Management, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Manufacturing, plus strong stakeholder management and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience leading engineering, technical, quality or R&D teams.
• Experience delivering new product development with consumer-led design.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development from concept to commercialisation.
• Translate market insights into product improvements and technical solutions.
• Develop and manage product specifications, data, compliance programs, quality systems and packaging.
• Lead and coach a small technical and quality team.
• Provide technical and quality support to Sales, Product Management, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
• Partner with key customers to meet requirements and deliver products that meet technical and commercial expectations.
• Drive value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and manage product, quality and compliance risks.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

New product development

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

R&D Manager - Shape Innovation, Quality & Technical Excellence

Join our Building Solutions Division as R&D Manager and play a key leadership role in shaping the future of our product portfolio.

What You'll Do

• Lead new product development, from concept and technical assessment through to design, testing, engineering, validation and commercialisation.
• Translate market and customer insights into product improvements, innovation and technical solutions.
• Develop and manage product specifications, technical data, compliance programs, quality systems and packaging requirements across the portfolio.
• Lead, coach and develop a small technical and quality team while maintaining a hands-on approach to problem solving and delivery.
• Provide technical and quality expertise to Sales, Product Management, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
• Partner with key customers to understand requirements and deliver products that meet their technical, quality and commercial expectations.
• Drive value engineering, sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and manage product, quality and compliance risks, ensuring appropriate controls and standards are maintained.

What You'll Bring

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in similar role in building products, construction materials and supplies, hardware or manufacturing.
• Experience leading engineering, technical, quality or R&D teams.
• Experience in successfully delivering new product development and a demonstrated understanding of consumer-led design.
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary package, performance-based incentive plan, car allowance and career development opportunities; hybrid working
• High levels of ownership, autonomy and visibility across the business
• Supportive, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• A culture that focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion, with access to flexible working options, employee resource groups and community volunteering.

Ready to Shape What's Next?

You're ready to bring your technical expertise, commercial mindset and passion for innovation to a role where you can make a difference, we want to hear from you.

About ITW

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 300 global multi-industry manufacturing leader with approximately 43,000 employees worldwide and revenue of $16 billion in 2025.

ITW Construction Asia Pacific

ITW Construction Asia Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

To apply, you must be based in Australia and hold full working rights.

ITW Construction Products Asia Pacific is proud to be endorsed as an employer for all women by WORK180.