RD Technical Manager
RD Technical Manager
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Job Description
Job Title:
R&D Technical Manager
Locaton:
Salem NH
Purpose of Position:
Team Wendy is recognized as a world leader in head ballistic & Impact protection delivering life critical solutions for Militaries and First Responders worldwide.
Team Wendy Ceradyne a subsidiary of Avon Protection is looking for a seasoned Technical Manager. This position will be responsible for managing the TWC R&D team oversee the successful roll out of major projects to include everything from planning and scheduling to coordinating different teams and ensuring everyone is aligned with the projects objectives oversee quality control of the technical output and guiding the team and the business towards implementing new technologies and improving existing ones.
This position will report to the VP Technology & Development and collaborate with the Production and Program Management teams.
Essential duties and/or Functions: (Essential Functions/basic job duties that must be able to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation)
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Setting goals assign tasks and providing feedback for the R&D team
Determine and define projects scope and objectives in conjunction with the Program Management team
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Setting goals assign tasks and providing feedback for the R&D team
Determine and define projects scope and objectives in conjunction with the Program Management team
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
Track project costs in order to meet budget
Work with Program Management to develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy adjustments and progress
Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
Utilize industry best practices techniques and standards throughout entire project
Develop spreadsheets diagrams and process maps to document needs
Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
Perform risk management to minimize potential risks
Report and escalate to management as needed
Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
Use and continually develop leadership skills
Perform other related duties as assigned
Track project costs in order to meet budget
Work with Program Management to develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy adjustments and progress
Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
Utilize industry best practices techniques and standards throughout entire project
Develop spreadsheets diagrams and process maps to document needs
Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
Perform risk management to minimize potential risks
Report and escalate to management as needed
Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
Use and continually develop leadership skills
Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Minimum Qualifications: (Minimum/Basic level of qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of the position i.e. education
licensure or any measurable and jobrelated experience)
licensure or any measurable and jobrelated experience)
Bachelors degree in computer science business or a related field
Minumum of 5 years of Engineering management or related experience
Solid grasp of the latest technologies trends and tools in the industry
Proven skills in project management including planning monitoring and closing projects as well as familiarity with project management software tools methodologies and best practices
Excellent analytical skills and ability to solve problems creatively
Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Minumum of 5 years of Engineering management or related experience
Solid grasp of the latest technologies trends and tools in the industry
Proven skills in project management including planning monitoring and closing projects as well as familiarity with project management software tools methodologies and best practices
Excellent analytical skills and ability to solve problems creatively
Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred/Desired Skills or Experiences: (Characteristics/Skills/Experiences that are not required but are preferred)
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree or certification in Business Administration or Project Management
Direct experience with custom plastic manufacturing processes
Solidworks experience
Masters degree or certification in Business Administration or Project Management
Direct experience with custom plastic manufacturing processes
Solidworks experience
Internal Relationships:
TWC and TW Leadership Engineering Production BD/Sales and Legal
TWC and TW Leadership Engineering Production BD/Sales and Legal
External Relationships:
Vendors & Customers
This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an allinclusive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements management reserved the right to modify add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information systems technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and subcontracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share exportcontrolled and other technology and services with certain nonU.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H1B L1 F1 etc. or nonU.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole election.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and subcontracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share exportcontrolled and other technology and services with certain nonU.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H1B L1 F1 etc. or nonU.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole election.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Salem NH is $130000 to $150000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job type and years of experience within the industry education etc.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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