Senior R&D Manager - Forestry & Recycling (Hybrid)

Cargotec Corporation

Stargard

Hybrid

PLN 240,000 - 360,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care
Life insurance
Meal subsidy
Transport allowances
Birthday off
MultiSport card
Fruit Wednesdays

Job summary

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.

Skills

NPD leadership
PLC management
DtC/DfM criteria
Budget management
Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

PLM/CAD tools
Software development familiarity

Job description

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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