R&D Manager: Lead Product Innovation & Launch

Ziehl-Abegg-2; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health, Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

20 days PTO

11 holidays

Career advancement

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Ziehl-Abegg in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an experienced R&D Manager to lead research and development programs, guiding cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into new or improved products. The role integrates testing, data analysis, and strategic direction across projects.

You will manage budgets, define procedures, and ensure on-time delivery while collaborating with Sales, Operations, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 5–10 years of production/industry experience.
• Experience in R&D program management and product launches.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and ISO 9001 familiarity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and support to internal technical teams and cross-functional core teams.
• Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study new ones.
• Define customer expectations on designed products and communicate them clearly to teams.
• Establish testing procedures for raw materials, in-process and finished products.
• Monitor metrics and objectives to ensure goals are met and projects stay on budget.
• Oversee complex R&D projects, analyze results, and make recommendations.

Skills

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ziehl-Abegg in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an experienced R&D Manager to lead research and development programs, guiding cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into new or improved products. The role integrates testing, data analysis, and strategic direction across projects.

You will manage budgets, define procedures, and ensure on-time delivery while collaborating with Sales, Operations, and suppliers.