R&D Product Technical Manager

R&D Product Technical Manager

Team Horizon is seeking a R&D Product Technical Manager for a client in Galway. The product Technical Manager is accountable for the deliverables of R&D 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 escalates 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, equipment, 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 a 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.