R&D Engineering Manager — Drive Innovation & Talent

CURT G. JOA INC.; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CURT G. JOA INC. seeks an R&D Engineering Manager to lead strategic development of engineering resources and processes, aligning with corporate goals to boost quality, value, and customer satisfaction.

The role requires shaping a high-performing team and driving continuous improvement initiatives across functions. The candidate will mentor engineers, collaborate across departments, manage performance and budgeted KPI targets, and travel domestically and internationally as needed to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• MBA is preferred.
• 6+ years of engineering experience.
• 2+ years in management/leadership roles.
• Project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership towards continuous quality improvement of people, processes, technology, and policies within the engineering talent pool.
• Develop and maintain a high performing organization through recruitment, growth opportunities and retention of team.
• Mentor experts and leaders within the engineering department and collaborate with other departments to improve cross-functional efficiency.
• Monitor, control, and report results and progress per budget and KPI targets.
• Assign and prioritize departmental tasks to ensure efficient use of resources per budget guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SolidEdge

Job description

CURT G. JOA INC. seeks an R&D Engineering Manager to lead strategic development of engineering resources and processes, aligning with corporate goals to boost quality, value, and customer satisfaction.

The role requires shaping a high-performing team and driving continuous improvement initiatives across functions. The candidate will mentor engineers, collaborate across departments, manage performance and budgeted KPI targets, and travel domestically and internationally as needed to meet