R&D Design Manager

Gamak Makina Sanayi A.Ş.; Ümraniye; On-site; TRY 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamak Makina Sanayi A.Ş. is seeking an experienced R&D Design Manager to lead product development, guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, and drive innovation across our electromechanical product portfolio.

Reporting to the R&D Director, you will shape the technology roadmap, lead new product projects, and ensure smooth industrialization and transfer to manufacturing. Strong leadership and a deep background in motor technologies are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Master's degree or Ph.D. is advantageous.
• Fluent in English.
• 10+ years in electrical/electromechanical/mechanical product design and development; 5+ years in engineering leadership and project management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical expertise in electromagnetic/mechanical/thermal design or related fields.
• Experience with PLM, FMEA/DFMEA, APQP.
• Experience with CAD and electromagnetic simulation tools such as Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD, Flux.
• Knowledge of IEC/EN standards; TÜBİTAK/intl. R&D project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development from concept to industrialization and serial production.
• Manage electromagnetic, electrical, mechanical, and thermal design activities for performance and cost optimization.
• Define and execute the technology roadmap for electric motors and related products.
• Coordinate projects with universities, research institutes, and technology partners.
• Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary R&D team and promote best practices.
• Ensure compliance with international engineering standards and transfer to manufacturing.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Electromechanical design

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechatronics/Mechanical

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

CAD

Ansys Maxwell

Motor-CAD

Flux

Job description

We are looking for an experienced “R&D Design Manager” to lead product development activities, manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, and drive innovation across our growing product portfolio.

Reporting directly to the R&D Director, this position will play a key role in shaping the company's technology roadmap, leading new product development projects, and ensuring the successful industrialization of innovative electromechanical products.

Role details are provided below.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering; a Master's degree or Ph.D. is considered an advantage.
• Fluent in English
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical, electromechanical, or mechanical product design and development, with at least 5 years in engineering team leadership, technical leadership, and product development project management roles.
• Experience in building, developing, and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: electromagnetic design, mechanical design, thermal analysis, manufacturing technologies, or product development methodologies.
• Experience with R&D processes, product lifecycle management (PLM), engineering development methodologies, and structured product development processes including FMEA, DFMEA, and APQP.
• Experience in CAD, engineering analysis, and electromagnetic simulation tools such as Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD, Flux, or similar software.
• Good understanding of electrical machines, industrial electric motor technologies, rotor-stator design, performance optimization, and induction motor design is preffered.
• Experience in IE3, IE4, IE5 efficiency-class motor development projects, medium-voltage motor projects, and high-efficiency motor technologies such as synchronous reluctance motors is preferred.
• Good understanding of IEC, EN, and other relevant international engineering standards.
• Experience in TÜBİTAK-funded or international R&D projects is an advantage.
• Experience in patent applications, utility models, or intellectual property activities.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with a results-oriented, innovative, and continuous improvement approach.

Job Description and responsibilities

• Lead new product development projects from concept definition through industrialization and serial production, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, and emerging technologies.
• Manage electromagnetic, electrical, mechanical, and thermal design activities while driving continuous improvement in performance, efficiency, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
• Monitor advancements in electric motor technologies and related engineering fields, evaluate new technologies, support intellectual property activities,
• Define and execute the technology roadmap for electric motors and related electromechanical products in alignment with the company's long-term growth strategy.
• Conduct competitor analysis, benchmarking studies, technology assessments, design verification, prototype development, laboratory testing, and product validation activities.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, quality targets, KPIs, and engineering resources while reporting progress to senior management.
• Coordinate collaborative projects with universities, research institutes, TÜBİTAK, and other technology partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary R&D engineering team by promoting engineering best practices, design standards, technical competency growth, and a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Ensure compliance with national and international engineering standards and regulations throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Coordinate the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing in close collaboration with production, quality, procurement, and supply chain teams.
• Lead DFM (Design for Manufacturing), FMEA, risk assessment, root-cause analysis, and technical problem-solving activities while supporting productivity improvement, cost reduction, and localization initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead the development of next-generation industrial electric motor technologies.
• Direct impact on strategic product and technology decisions.
• Dynamic and innovation-driven engineering environment.
• Collaboration with highly experienced engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
• Participation in national and international R&D and industrial projects.

We welcome applications from professionals with diverse engineering backgrounds who are passionate about electromechanical products and capable of leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in a technology-driven manufacturing environment.