Senior R&D Leader, Forestry & Recycling — Hybrid

Cargotec Corporation; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Meal subsidy / Meal allowance

Transport allowances

An extra day off for your birthday

MultiSport card

Free coffee and fruit

Job summary

Hiab in Stargard is seeking a Senior R&D Manager for Forestry & Recycling to lead the R&D function, drive New Product Development and lifecycle initiatives, and align engineering with strategic vision. You will head a team of engineers, manage budgets, and collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management to translate customer insights into innovations, while Design-to-Cost and DtM drive execution.

The role supports a hybrid work model (2 days from home) and offers a culture focused on

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant industrial R&D experience (heavy automotive or mobile load-handling equipment preferred)
• Proven expertise in NPD, PLC management, DtC/DfM criteria, with familiarity in software development or PLM/CAD environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of managing operational budgets and fixed costs
• Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to motivate teams, navigate complex challenges, and deliver business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coach, inspire, and manage the R&D team, fostering an innovation-led culture and high collaboration across diverse groups
• Lead the division’s New Product Development and Product Lifecycle Management (PLCt) strategies from initial concept through execution
• Partner with Product Management to capture customer insights, refine the technology roadmap, and protect intellectual property
• Drive Design-to-Cost and Design-for-Manufacturing initiatives to ensure products meet strict financial and quality targets
• Evaluate and maintain relationships with external research partners, universities, and industry networks to track emerging trends
• Define capital investments, optimize R&D systems and workflows, and ensure all projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

R&D leadership

NPD

PLM/DfM

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree in Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics

Tools

CAD/PLM software

Job description

Hiab in Stargard is seeking a Senior R&D Manager for Forestry & Recycling to lead the R&D function, drive New Product Development and lifecycle initiatives, and align engineering with strategic vision. You will head a team of engineers, manage budgets, and collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management to translate customer insights into innovations, while Design-to-Cost and DtM drive execution.

The role supports a hybrid work model (2 days from home) and offers a culture focused on