Director Research and Development

Summary:

This role leads efforts to deliver products that capitalize on targeted opportunities in the marketplace. Works with assigned teams to identify, access and prioritize new product development opportunities.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with assigned teams to establish research and development business objectives and milestones which support short and long-term technology strategies and plans
• Establishes and leads product development teams to develop and acquire necessary technology and deliver new products to address target opportunities
• Collaborates with innovation center and business development teams to leverage capabilities that can bring new platforms to the business
• Establishes an understanding of key technology capabilities and trends that can be leveraged to maintain and/or gain technology leadership in attractive markets. Leads efforts to develop technology roadmaps supporting business strategy
• Develops and maintains a sustained and long-term continuous improvement and efficient organization that consistently produces improved results in delivering technology while motivating and retaining employees with high performance standards
• Participates and drives efforts to standardize Research and Development processes and implement best practices across the company. Leads the businesses product development process
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• PhD or Master’s degree in an engineering, science or technical field
• 12+ years of experience in research and development/new product development (RF and Electrical Engineering background preferred)
• 6+ years of experience managing technical staff
• Experience in materials and material-driven applications
• Hands-on experience in successful product and technology development
• Excellent understanding and success in risk management, resource planning, design control, product development and life cycle management
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technology and market trends as a basis for technology and product roadmaps
• Demonstrated ability to lead the management of intellectual property for technology and product development