R&D Project Lead - Cross-Functional Impact

Click Bond Inc; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Click Bond Inc in Carson City, NV seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead internal improvement initiatives and R&D programs across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Business Development. You will guide cross-functional teams from concept through deployment, balancing schedules, budgets, and risks while driving measurable product and process improvements.

The role demands strong technical judgment, experience with stage-gate or agile methods, PMP or equivalent is a plus,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or related field).
• 3–7 years of experience in project engineering, project management, or technical program management in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience with R&D projects and/or internal process improvement initiatives strongly preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional projects focused on internal process improvements, capability development, and R&D initiatives.
• Drive projects from concept through implementation, including pilot, validation, and deployment.
• Establish clear project goals aligned with business and engineering strategies.
• Provide leadership in ambiguity, ensuring progress despite evolving requirements.
• Coordinate early-stage research, feasibility studies, and technology development efforts.
• Facilitate design iterations, testing, and validation activities.
• Ensure documentation of technical learnings, design decisions, and lessons learned.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering development

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Problem solving

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or related field)

Tools

MS Project

Aras

Job description

Click Bond Inc in Carson City, NV seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead internal improvement initiatives and R&D programs across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Business Development. You will guide cross-functional teams from concept through deployment, balancing schedules, budgets, and risks while driving measurable product and process improvements.

The role demands strong technical judgment, experience with stage-gate or agile methods, PMP or equivalent is a plus,