Research And Development Manager

The Research & Development Manager is responsible for technical leadership and management of engineering staff to create innovative firearms and/or accessories which meet system requirements. Responsibilities include working closely with direct reports, foster a team-oriented working environment, provide coaching to team members, and supporting other teams and R&D objectives as needed. This management position in the R&D department is generally intended for mechanical engineers with a BSME and significant relevant work experience which includes project management responsibilities. The Research & Development Manager is an active member of the R&D management team and must collaborate effectively with other departments, including system management and operations. In addition, they will be required to interact effectively with Executive Management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Managerial responsibility for direct reports including electrical, embedded, software, and mechanical engineers and support staff.
• Responsible for multiple development programs, ensuring that system requirements are met with robust, cost-effective designs.
• Responsible for assigning tasks and establishing success criteria.
• Review and approve team lead designs to ensure applicable standards are met and that important tolerance stacks have been documented showing acceptable results.
• Review the results of design analyses as well as the methods used.
• Prepares system level design reviews and presents them to the executive teams.
• Exercise sound judgement in assessing the validity of assumptions made.
• Responsible for ensuring the required analyses for assigned projects are completed.
• Responsible for final engineering approval of new designs thru the PLM system.
• Review and approve test plans, ensuring that they are logical and thorough.
• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of engineering verification testing of all system requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring systems are designed with consideration for ease of manufacturing and inspection and that systems cost meets plan.
• Responsible for ensuring Intellectual Property is protected.
• Provide technical assistance to other departments within Sig Sauer as needed.
• Interacts with customers and end users and preparing presentations for new development programs and updates on the status of these programs.
• Drive Continuous Improvement in R&D operations.
• Monitor the latest developments in the industry and evaluate their implications.
• Participates in and sustains 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required ISO procedures, comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements, and adhere to SIG SAUER, Inc. security mandates.
• Must be able to travel infrequently.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 10 or more years engineering experience working in a R&D environment, 3 or more of which were in a managerial capacity.
• Must be able to convey ideas and information clearly, concisely, and accurately to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Must be proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Project is preferred.
• Must be experienced using a PLM system for complete systems lines (Agile is preferred).
• Must be detail-oriented and able to understand and review complex analyses.
• Must have a fundamental understanding of manufacturing methods.
• Must have practical experience with mechanical, mechatronics and electrical assembly.
• Must be able to pro-actively define and resolve highly complex problems by collecting and analyzing data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and executing viable solutions.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 standards including GD&T is preferred.
• Familiarity with ITAR, and EAR regulations is preferred.
• Familiarity with NATO and TOP standards as well as Mil-Specs is preferred.
• Experience using and maintaining firearms and/or related systems is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.