R&D Engineering ManagerLocation: near Columbus, OH

(about 20 minutes north of Columbus)Salary: $175,000-$200,000+

(negotiable)Benefits: Medical, 401k w/ matching 4%, Generous PTO (25 days), Holidays, Relocation AssistanceJob Type: Full-TimeTypical Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm;

Great Work/Life Balance!Sponsorship is not availableR&D Engineering Manager (NPD & hardware design exp. req.) DescriptionOur client is seeking an Engineering Manager to add to their team near Columbus, OH. You will oversee their engineering team (3) and R&D from each project s discovery phase up to each product s delivery to production. You ll spend about 60% of your time focused on R&D helping the team design customized electronic solutions for vehicles, industrial, and marine applications with the balance of your time on admin/management initiatives as well as customer interaction. Because the solutions they design are so niche, there isn t as much competition in the market so you can feel

secure

about making this move. What s even better is the control they have over their work. They own their building and production making everything in their job shop. You ll have the

flexibility

you don t often see since they re not relying on contract manufacturing. You d be a perfect fit if you enjoy working with smaller companies and believe in that player/coach leadership style. Someone who values communication and prides themselves on their ability to build and mend bridges while still being a hands-on contributor. You will be taking over engineering from one of their partners who will be retiring within the next year. If you enjoy being an active contributor while still having

your fingerprints on larger strategic initiatives , this is the perfect opportunity for you to have more impact without compromising your work/life balance.R&D Engineering Manager (NPD & hardware design exp. req.) Responsibilities

Manage a team of engineers (3) and drive scaling-up efforts

Partner cross-functionally during the product design phase

Attend sales calls, scope projects, and evaluate project viability

Delegate assignments while personally owning some projects from concept to production

Develop review process, lead status meetings, and drive results

Oversee pre-production and prototype builds

Suggest core technology improvements and maintain industry awareness

Act as a visionary for R&D initiatives including the evaluation of old designs

Create and maintain relationships with key OEM contacts

Pursue development opportunities and nurture a culture of innovation

Set and monitor expectations while providing the team with appropriate mentorshipR&D Engineering Manager (NPD & hardware design exp. req.) Qualifications

2+ years of experience leading direct reports required

4+ years of recent hardware design experience required

Bachelor s degree in engineering required

Experienced with production-level electronic manufacturing required

New product development and R&D experience within electronics required

Well-versed in managing multiple projects simultaneously required

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