R&D Projects Leader

Oetiker; Legnickie Pole; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Systematic Onboarding Program

Professional training

Attractive benefits package

Job summary

Oetiker in Legnickie Pole is seeking a qualified R&D Project Manager to lead development projects for high-end clamps and solutions. The successful candidate will manage R&D projects, ensuring quality and cost-effective outcomes.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong project management, engineering expertise in product development, and the ability to work with industry partners. The role includes using advanced engineering software and CAD tools to develop new products efficiently.

Benefits include a friendly atmosphere, systematic onboarding, and attractive compensation.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills with relevant experience in new product development.
• Precise working style with a strong commitment to quality.
• Proven analytical and engineering expertise.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, reporting and execution of R&D projects while meeting QCT expectations.
• Develop concepts for new products in compliance with costs and safety regulations.
• Supervise manufacturing process of sample parts and ensure compliance.

Skills

Project management skills

Analytical expertise

Interpersonal skills

Tools

3D-CAD (Solid Works)

Jira

FEA tools

Job description

Our production plant in Poland, opened in 2018, supplies millions of high-end clamps, rings and ‘Quick Connectors’ solutions to customers in the vehicle and manufacturing industries. Our team is responsible for the V-Clamps and Straps product groups. These are used mostly for exhaust systems and tank fixation systems in the vehicle powertrain. Strengthen our team in Legnickie Pole (Legnica) at the earliest possible date!

Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Responsible for planning, reporting and execution of research and development projects (products and processes) while meeting quality, cost and time (QCT) expectations.
• Development of concepts and constructive solutions for new products in compliance with costs, deadlines and safety regulations
• Defines measurable criteria for product and process realization. Collaboration in the creation of measurable criteria in connection with product and process realization.
• Responsible for carrying out feasibility studies to assess the possibilities and risks for achieving the project goals.
• Directly supervises the manufacturing process of sample parts.
• Is significantly responsible for the initialization, creation and monitoring of the concept, product and process design phase after IDEA and is supported by the R&D test department.
• Consolidation and evaluation of results from the basic and functional tests of the test department up to series production release.
• Definition of the requirements and specifications of the corresponding product solutions
• Accompaniment of prototype production in connection with product and process development
• Preparation of detail drawings, assembly drawings and production documents
• Design work on 3D-CAD preferably Solid Works
• Mechanical integrity calculations by means of state-of-the-art engineering tools (e.g. FEA)
• Supports the creation and updating of design and process FMEA's.
• Responsible for the application of project management according to IDEA/CUST.
• Develops and maintains contacts to strategic network partners in the field of innovation and technology (e.g. universities, steel suppliers).
• Further tasks as instructed by Head R&D Center of Competence V-clamps and Straps Oetiker Group

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Strong project management skills with relevant experience in new product development
• Precise working style with a high commitment to quality
• Proven analytical and engineering expertise (Design for Six Sigma, Finite Element Analysis)
• Excellent understanding/appreciation of the broader business environment and application of technical and commercial knowledge during project execution
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organization
• Ability to explain complex technical issues/solutions to a non-technical audience
• High integrity, fair, emotionally mature, self-aware with a high degree of intellectual curiosity

Additional Information

HOW YOU’LL WORK

• R&D office and Test Center is Located close to production area (you will see effects of your development in serial production)
• Designing on state-of-the-art tools (CAD Laptop, 3D connection,Solidworks, Ansys, Jira)
• Taking part in testing and supporting test engineers in our test center
• Testing feasibility at prototype shop or production (with use of 3D printers FDM, SLS, machined parts)
• Measuring results (Keyence, Mitutoyo) and performing results analysis (Excel)

Benefits

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• A friendly working atmosphere
• Systematic Onboarding Program tailored for your position
• Professional and desk to desk trainings for tools and methods
• Fair compensation and attractive benefits (e.g., every five years of service our employees can choose between half a salary and 10 days of additional vacation)

Equal Opportunity Statement

We strongly encourage equal rights and gender equality. At Oetiker, everyone has the same possibilities to grow and develop with us.