R&D Engineering Manager: Lead Innovation & Production

IPG; Marysville (MI); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

IPG is seeking an experienced R&D Engineering Manager in Michigan to lead technology development and production integration. You will guide the R&D process team, manage projects, and ensure safe, compliant operations while driving continuous innovation across extrusion, coating, and packaging processes.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication with multiple stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives and deliver results.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field required.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced leadership responsibilities.
• Minimum 10+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Experience with digital tools supporting digital transformation and data analysis.

Mansioni

• Create and sustain a safe work environment; support safety programs and investigations.
• Lead, coach, and develop the R&D process team; set direction and execution rhythm.
• Provide performance feedback and career development to the R&D team.
• Partner with R&D, Operations, Quality, Sales, EHS, and Finance to align priorities.
• Build vendor relationships; conduct evaluations and collaborative prototyping.
• Oversee R&D’s technology pipeline, capital deployment, and asset management.
• Drive continuous innovation; evaluate new technologies and initiate proof-of-concept testing.
• Apply DoE, statistics, and analytics to plan experiments and guide decisions.
• Maintain strong technical documentation: plans, logs, reports, and instructions.
• Use project management to define, plan, schedule, and control tasks.
• Work with a union; promote teamwork and compliance with the CBA.

Conoscenze

R&D leadership

DoE statistics

Data analysis

Project management

Mechanical aptitude

Extrusion & coating

Communication skills

Collaborative style

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

IPG is seeking an experienced R&D Engineering Manager in Michigan to lead technology development and production integration. You will guide the R&D process team, manage projects, and ensure safe, compliant operations while driving continuous innovation across extrusion, coating, and packaging processes.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication with multiple stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives and deliver results.