R&D Product Technical Manager

Team Horizon; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an R&D Product Technical Manager in Galway. This critical role involves managing R&D deliverables, scheduling, budgeting, and interfacing with customers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in project management and a relevant engineering degree. Strong skills in mechanical design and project delivery are essential. Join a company that prioritizes innovation and inclusion.

Benefits

Excellent contracting rates

Innovative and inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Project/Product Management role.
• Experience in mechanical, hardware & software design is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of design validation & process validation programs.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for R&D deliverables and project success.
• Manage detailed scheduling and budgeting of R&D activities.
• Interface with customers on R&D subjects.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Design

Communication

Budgeting

Design Validation

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

R&D Product Technical Manager

Team Horizon is seeking a R&D Product Technical Manager for a client in Galway. The product Technical Manager is accountable for the deliverables of R&D due to ensure the success of the project. As well as the detailed scheduling and budgeting of R&D activities with support of “Disciplines”)

Why you should apply:

• Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.
• Excellent contracting rates on offer.
• They put their people first and live their diversity and inclusion values embracing all perspectives.

What you will be doing:

• Apply the specific PDP of his/her PG/PL following CPM (CLEAN Project Management)
• In charge of the robust design in line with the economical targetsApplies Standardization rules, exceptionally will request de standardizations based on sound justifications
• Call for all necessary design reviews
• Make sure that Design Reviews of other networks are happening in a timely manner (Purchase, Industrial)
• Represent the R&D function at the customer
• Interface with the customer for the R&D subjects of the project, break down and cascade internally customer requests and needs
• Report and elevate to his project manager or R&D manager as needed
• Responsible for the detailed scheduling and budgeting
• Contribute to the identification of the needs in terms of resources, equipments, investments
• Establish detail break down of the activities to meet the milestones
• Follow activities and spending of his scope to meet his allowed budget
• Management of the contributors
• Daily management of all R&D contributors, dedicated or not
• Assign to them the work packages needed
• Regular review with his/her R&D manager or Product Manager and the Discipline Department Managers to check alignment between needs and availabilities

What you need to apply:

• An Engineering Degree in a relevant area
• Minimum 5 years experience in an Project/Product Management role
• Experience in any or all Mechanical, hardware & software design/ technology would be advantageous
• Knowledge of engineering drawings & drawing control is desirable but not essential
• Technical background Mechanical or Hardware
• Good knowledge of design validation (DV) & process validation (PV) programs.
• Experience in the automotive Industry will be an advantage
• Manage Communication/reporting with customers
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget