RMB Products · 3 days ago
Director, Research and Product Development
Lake Forest, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expBal Seal Engineering delivers advanced sealing, connecting, and contact solutions that serve medical, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. The Director of Research and Product Development leads product, process, and analytical innovation to drive revenue growth and sustain Bal Seal’s technological leadership, while managing a high-performing team and collaborating with various departments to achieve business objectives.
ChemicalManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Research & Product Development team
Partner with senior leadership and key stakeholders to align capabilities and projects with business objectives and growth initiatives
Recruit, develop, mentor, and evaluate talent; establish and communicate performance expectations and metrics
Develop and manage departmental resource plans to support new product development, technical initiatives, and business priorities
Develop capital expenditure plans and annual departmental budgets; manage and track spending
Assess and develop ROI metrics for new product and technology initiatives
Collaborate with Marketing, Business Development, and Application Engineering to develop new products and materials, enhance existing offerings, and research emerging technologies
Provide analytical and technical tools and services as required
IP system Management: New patents, renewals, disseminating patents into products
Lead development of new materials, maintain material specifications, and support Operations, Purchasing, and Quality on material-related matters
Develop, track, and report Research and Product Development key performance indicators (KPIs)
Represent the company at external technical forums, industry events, and customer meetings as needed
Travel periodically to Bal Seal facilities, vendors, and customer sites
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline required
Minimum of 10 years of experience building, developing, and managing high-performing engineering teams in a collaborative environment
Demonstrated experience developing ROI analyses with a strong understanding of product commercialization and standardization
Broad experience with manufacturing techniques, materials, and processes
Experience implementing continuous improvement and Lean initiatives; developing and deploying processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, results-driven problem solver
Strong in Mechanical Engineering, Product Development and polymer materials
Working knowledge of simulation tools/methodologies and experience in deploying them in product design
Strong collaborator capable of thriving in a cross-functional environment
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in dynamic settings
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to engage at all organizational levels
Knowledge of industry-standard testing methods and techniques
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply industry standards and best practices
Working knowledge of intellectual property and patent processes
Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles
Preferred
Minimum of 5 years leading Research and/or Product Development programs preferred
Desired: Electrical conductivity and Electromagnetic interference knowledge
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability coverage
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance plan
Retirement savings and matching
Other developmental opportunities
Company
RMB Products
RMB specializes in the manufacturing processes for robust production of rotational padding, rotational molding and laser sintering.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael DeGrandis
President
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