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 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 targetsApplies 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