R&D Product Technical Manager Job Description
Team Horizon is seeking a skilled R&D Product Technical Manager to oversee the deliverables of our research and development projects. This role involves ensuring the success of our projects by detailed scheduling and budgeting of R&D activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Apply project management principles (CPM) to ensure robust design aligns with economic targets.
* Standardize designs, requesting exceptions only with sound justification.
* Organize and participate in design reviews.
* Coordinate with customers on R&D project matters.
* Report and escalate issues to project managers or R&D managers as needed.
* Manage contributor allocation and workload.
* Regularly review progress with R&D managers, product managers, and discipline department managers.
Requirements:
* Engineering degree in a relevant field.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in project/product management roles.
* Prior experience in mechanical, hardware, and software design/technology is advantageous.
* Knowledge of engineering drawings and drawing control is desirable but not essential.
* Technical background in mechanical or hardware.
* Familiarity with design validation (DV) and process validation (PV) programs.
* Experience in the automotive industry is an advantage.
* Excellent communication and reporting skills for customer interactions.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.