R&D Manager

Bea Sensors

London

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

BEA Inc. is a leading provider of sensors, solutions, and accessories for activation, measurement, and safety in several market segments including pedestrian and industrial automatic doors, vehicle gates and barriers, and logistics automation. The company’s product portfolio utilizes several sensing technologies including microwave, active and passive infrared, and laser time of flight.

R & D Manager

will oversee project planning, execution, and delivery ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. He/she leads the engineering team for the Americas and works collaboratively with a global R&D team based in Liege Belgium, to drive the development of new products and platforms to maintain BEA’s leadership position in the markets it serves. The R & D Manager supports the company’s purpose to build a convenient, safe, automated world and works to achieve the vision of market expansion through innovation and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor team of engineers, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
Play an important strategic role in identifying new technologies and capabilities to fuel the company’s successful and innovative product development plans.
Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, design, and Quality Assurance to define project requirements and scope.
Drive technical innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
Establish engineering best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate career growth for team members.
Manage resource allocation and prioritize engineering projects based on business needs.
Communicate project status, challenges, and accomplishments to stakeholders and executive management.
Develop disruptive products that combine hardware and software and lead development from conception or near conception through the testing cycle to manufacturing and market success.
Communicate with other departments (locally and globally) regarding the status of projects, activities, and accomplishments in support of NPI and production support.
Working closely with marketing and sales, participate directly in customer meetings to understand customer/market needs and to communicate with key customers on the development of new strategic products.
Demonstrate an understanding of sensor technology and applications as well as a track record of leading the development of successful products. Knowledge and experience in developing digital solutions such as apps and software development kits which support the use and evaluation of technical products is a plus.
Build relationships with potential technology partners, participate in industry conferences as a technology and subject matter expert, identify and propose new potential technologies to drive long-term growth of BEA’s product offering and business.
Participate in global R&D meetings and work closely with BEA counterparts in Asia and Europe.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Optical, Microwave, System, or Embedded Software). Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience leading Engineering teams in the development of electronic products.
Strong understanding of engineering principles and methodologies.
Proven experience in project management and delivering successful engineering projects.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Proficiency in [specific technologies/tools relevant to the role].
Demonstrable track record of success managing multi-disciplinary product development teams through the full life cycle of product development.
Creativity and enjoyment in working in an environment that is purpose and results driven. Ability to work in a matrix environment with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
Possess a curious, courageous, creative and collaborative spirit.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, excellent presentation and communication skills.
Willingness to travel internationally as required.
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving/resolution skills and a team focus.