Director, Sensor-Based R&D & Product Innovation

Index Search Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Index Search Group is looking for a Director of Research and Product Development based in Missouri. This role will lead the company’s product roadmap and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, focusing on innovative gas detection systems. Candidates should have 10–15 years of experience in product development and 5+ years of leadership experience. The successful applicant will drive accountability and cross-functional alignment to bring complex, market-aligned products to fruition, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in product development, engineering, or R&D within industrial environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Proven track record of bringing electromechanical or sensor-based products to market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s product roadmap and oversee engineering and research teams.
• Ensure alignment between technical execution and business strategy.
• Develop high-performing teams that deliver market-aligned products.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Product development execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulated product certification

Job description

Index Search Group is looking for a Director of Research and Product Development based in Missouri. This role will lead the company’s product roadmap and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, focusing on innovative gas detection systems. Candidates should have 10–15 years of experience in product development and 5+ years of leadership experience. The successful applicant will drive accountability and cross-functional alignment to bring complex, market-aligned products to fruition, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.