Senior R&D Manager - Forestry & Recycling (Hybrid)
Cargotec Corporation
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Hiab is seeking a Senior R&D Manager for Forestry & Recycling in Stargard, Poland. You will lead the R&D function, direct New Product Development and Product Lifecycle Management, optimize engineering processes, and translate strategic vision into engineering solutions that advance sustainable load-handling technology.
You will manage a dedicated engineering team, handle departmental budgets, and foster cross-functional collaboration, balancing Design-to-Cost with Quality targets, while staying
Qualifications
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- 5–7 years of industrial R&D experience in heavy automotive or mobile load-handling equipment.
- Proven expertise in NPD, PLC management, DtC/DfM criteria, with PLM/CAD familiarity.
- Strong analytical and budgeting skills with a track record of delivering solutions.
- Excellent communication and team motivation abilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead R&D and orchestrate New Product Development and PLM strategies.
- Direct Design-to-Cost and Design-for-Manufacturing initiatives.
- Bridge customer insights with technical execution and IP protection.
- Manage budgets and cross-functional collaboration across product teams.
- Maintain relationships with external research partners and universities.
- Define capital investments and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.
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Hiab is seeking a Senior R&D Manager for Forestry & Recycling in Stargard, Poland. You will lead the R&D function, direct New Product Development and Product Lifecycle Management, optimize engineering processes, and translate strategic vision into engineering solutions that advance sustainable load-handling technology.
You will manage a dedicated engineering team, handle departmental budgets, and foster cross-functional collaboration, balancing Design-to-Cost with Quality targets, while staying
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