Hands-On R&D Engineering Manager: Lead Innovation

CompoSecure, L.L.C.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

CompoSecure, L.L.C. in Somerset, NJ is seeking an R&D Engineering Manager who blends leadership with hands-on engineering. You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, guide product development and process innovation, and drive designs from concept to commercialization with disciplined execution.

The role is onsite, 5 days a week, requiring strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. A track record of delivering robust engineering solutions is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive R&D and/or product engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading engineers or technical teams (formal or informal).
• Proven track record of bringing products or processes from concept to production.
• Strong experimental mindset: test design, data interpretation, and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and industrialization of new products, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Remain hands-on with prototyping, testing, data analysis, and process development.
• Drive technology transfer from R&D into production with full ownership of technical readiness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop R&D engineers across multiple disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on engineering

Mentoring

Project management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MSc. preferred

Job description

CompoSecure, L.L.C. in Somerset, NJ is seeking an R&D Engineering Manager who blends leadership with hands-on engineering. You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, guide product development and process innovation, and drive designs from concept to commercialization with disciplined execution.

The role is onsite, 5 days a week, requiring strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. A track record of delivering robust engineering solutions is essential.