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Global VP of R&D Engineering - NEMA Motors
Fort Smith, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expABB is a global market leader in electric NEMA motors manufacturing, dedicated to helping industries become leaner and cleaner. The Global VP of R&D Engineering will be responsible for setting and executing the R&D strategy and overseeing project excellence to enhance ABB's position and profitability in the NEMA Motors Division.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Set and Lead R&D Strategy & Technology Direction: Define and execute the Division's R&D strategy, technology roadmap, innovation pipeline, and KPIs while ensuring alignment with broader business goals
Drive Project Excellence & Operational Execution: Oversee delivery of R&D and engineering projects on time and on budget, ensuring adherence to processes, standards, governance, and IP/risk management requirements
Strengthen Cross‑Functional & External Collaboration: Align R&D with Product Management, support knowledge transfer, and represent the technology function with customers, partners, universities, and industry bodies
Develop People & Manage Resources: Lead organizational capability, talent development, and team performance while managing R&D budgets, resources, and overall operational effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with minimum 15 years experience working in a manufacturing environment with recent engineering leadership responsibilities
Global leadership and financial acumen, with experience managing multi‑country teams and navigating complex custom‑order product environments
Strategic, analytical, and results‑driven, demonstrating strong problem‑solving, organizational skills, and a proven ability to execute key strategic initiatives
Exceptional communicator and relationship‑builder, with the ability to lead and influence senior‑level teams and effectively understand markets, customers, and competitive dynamics
Willingness to travel: up to 35%
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
Preferred
Motor Knowledge
SAP
IoT
Workday
Lean Six Sigma Certifications
PMP Certification
M&A
NEMA Specifications knowledge
Experience Streamlining Processes and implementing Process Improvements
Benefits
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase