R&D Manager, Robotics & Industrialisation

Baseyard; Braga; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after probation

Competitive salary

International team

Leadership role in R&D

Job summary

Baseyard in Portugal is seeking an experienced and hands-on R&D Manager to lead our Research & Development function focused on robotics and advanced manufacturing. You will oversee product development, prototyping, testing, and the transition from R&D and prototyping to industrialisation and serial production.

You will build and lead a high-performing engineering team, coordinate cross-functional and international collaboration, and ensure manufacturability, cost optimisation, and timely

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering.
• 7–10+ years in R&D or engineering with team leadership.
• Strong background in product development and industrialisation.
• Experience with complex hardware, robotics or precision engineering.
• Knowledge of CAD, PLM and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Experience with cross-functional and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the R&D strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead product development, prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Manage technical projects ensuring timely delivery, quality, and risk control.
• Coordinate transfer from R&D to NPI, Industrial Engineering and Production.
• Ensure DFM, DFA and cost optimisation.
• Provide technical leadership for complex engineering challenges.
• Oversee IT and digital engineering systems (CAD, PLM, PDM, ERP, cybersecurity).
• Build and develop the R&D team promoting innovation and excellence.

Skills

R&D leadership

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

Product development

Industrialisation

Project management

CAD

PLM

ERP systems

Cross-functional teams

International teams

Analytical thinking

Education

MSc/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

MSc/PhD in Electrical Engineering

MSc/PhD in Systems Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLM

ERP

Job description

Baseyard in Portugal is seeking an experienced and hands-on R&D Manager to lead our Research & Development function focused on robotics and advanced manufacturing. You will oversee product development, prototyping, testing, and the transition from R&D and prototyping to industrialisation and serial production.

You will build and lead a high-performing engineering team, coordinate cross-functional and international collaboration, and ensure manufacturability, cost optimisation, and timely