R&D Manager Mechanical Design & Electronics

Kennedy Executive Benelux; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Global impact

Competitive pay

Career growth

Corporate support

Résumé du poste

Kennedy Executive Benelux seeks an R&D Manager to lead a team of engineers across mechanical design and electronics. You will shape roadmaps, ensure timely execution, and supervise every stage of the product development lifecycle.

You will guide timelines, budgets, and technical direction, coordinating with sales, product management, and manufacturing partners to deliver robust, factory-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electronics/Mechatronics or related field.
• 8+ years of product development experience in hardware/software environments.
• 3–5 years in technical leadership or R&D management.
• Experience with industrial hardware or mission-critical systems.
• Hands-on engineering environment with design, testing and production teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of ~5 engineers spanning mechanical design & electronics.
• Define and follow up product roadmaps and lifecycle stages.
• Oversee timelines, budgets, risks and deliverables for projects.
• Provide high-level technical direction across mechanical and electronics.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management and manufacturing partners.

Connaissances

People Management

Project Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Analytical

Planning

Formation

Master's degree in Electronics/Mechatronics

Description du poste

R&D Manager

Mechanical Design & Electronics

The Challenge

As R&D Manager, you will lead a team of roughly 5 engineers spanning mechanical design & electronics. You will define and follow up product roadmaps, ensure timely and high-quality execution, and oversee every stage of the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• People Management: You will inspire and coach your R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and results. You will allocate resources effectively, drive recruitment efforts and support professional development.
• Project Execution: You will manage complete product development cycles from concept to launch. This includes overseeing timelines, risks, budgets, and deliverables; ensuring rigorous design reviews, testing, and validation; and balancing short-term enhancements with long-term innovation objectives.
• Technical Oversight: You will provide high-level technical direction across mechanical engineering & electronics. You will evaluate and challenge technical proposals, supervise prototyping, industrialization, certification, and field validation, and contribute to architectural decisions for camera platforms, location systems, and edge-AI hardware.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You will support Sales and Product Management with technical expertise, participate in customer and partner discussions when needed, and coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure seamless delivery.
• Product Roadmap: You will manage and execute the R&D product roadmap while remaining technically involved.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of product development experience in hardware/software environments
• At least 3–5 years in technical leadership or R&D management
• Experience with industrial hardware or mission-critical systems is a must
• Comfortable working in a hands-on engineering environment, closely collaborating with design, testing and production teams.

Technical Competencies

• Strong background in mechanical engineering and product development
• Hands-on experience with plastic injection moulding, aluminium extrusion, sheet metal fabrication or other production techniques
• Solid understanding of thermal management, including cooling and heat dissipation
• Familiarity with PCB (Printed Circuit Board) integration
• Experience developing high-quality, robust products, with a strong focus on waterproofing, sealing and reliability.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrialisation

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication skills
• Structured and analytical
• Excellent planning and process monitoring skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on commitments
• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Strong organizational abilities
• Forward-thinking and proactive mindset
• Able to act quickly and take initiative
• Decisive and confident in decision-making
• Focused on delivering high-quality results

What the company offers

• A manager role in a high-tech environment with global impact
• The opportunity to shape the next generation of automation technologies
• A multidisciplinary team backed by strong corporate support
• A competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth