R&D Product Technical Manager

Overview

R&D Product Technical Manager for a client in Galway. The product Technical Manager is accountable for the deliverables of R&D due to ensure the success of the project. As well as the detailed scheduling and budgeting of R&D activities with support of "Disciplines")

Why you should apply

• Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.
• Excellent contracting rates on offer.
• They put their people first and live their diversity and inclusion values embracing all perspectives.

What you will be doing

• Apply the specific PDP of his/her PG/PL following CPM (CLEAN Project Management)
• In charge of the robust design in line with the economical targets; Applies Standardization rules, exceptionally will request de standardizations based on sound justifications
• Call for all necessary design reviews
• Make sure that Design Reviews of other networks are happening in a timely manner (Purchase, Industrial)
• Represent the R&D function at the customer
• Interface with the customer for the R&D subjects of the project, break down and cascade internally customer requests and needs
• Report and escalate to his project manager or R&D manager as needed
• Responsible for the detailed scheduling and budgeting
• Contribute to the identification of the needs in terms of resources, equipments, investments
• Establish detail break down of the activities to meet the milestones
• Follow activities and spending of his scope to meet his allowed budget
• Management of the contributors
• Daily management of all R&D contributors, dedicated or not
• Assign to them the work packages needed
• Regular review with his/her R&D manager or Product Manager and the Discipline Department Managers to check alignment between needs and availabilities

What you need to apply

• An Engineering Degree in a relevant area
• Minimum 5 years experience in an Project/Product Management role
• Experience in any or all Mechanical, hardware & software design/ technology would be advantageous
• Knowledge of engineering drawings & drawing control is desirable but not essential
• Technical background Mechanical or Hardware
• Good knowledge of design validation (DV) & process validation (PV) programs.
• Experience in the automotive Industry will be an advantage
• Manage Communication/reporting with customers
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget