Director of Engineering and R&D

Position Title: Director of Engineering and R&D

Location: Woodland Hills, CA

Full Time

Job Description: The Director of Engineering and R&D will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision and direction of product development at King Nutronics. Reporting directly to the VP of Sales and Engineering, the Director of Engineering and R&D will lead our engineering department and spearhead our product development initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a visionary leader, and a hands-on engineer with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy:

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the engineering department and R&D team.
• Collaborate with senior King Nutronics management and Raptor Scientific s VP of Product Development to align engineering and R&D efforts with company goals and objectives.
• Drive innovation and foster a culture of creativity and excellence within the engineering and R&D teams.

Team Management:

• Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and solutions
• Establish clear goals and performance metrics for the engineering and R&D teams.

Product Development:

• Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• Work closely with the management team to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable products.

Research & Development:

• Drive innovation through research and experimentation.
• Identify emerging technologies and market trends to inform product development strategies.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation within the R&D team. 5. Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with other departments and other Raptor Scientific business units, including sales, marketing, and operations, to ensure alignment and integration of engineering and R&D efforts.
• Communicate effectively with management to gather requirements, provide updates, and address concerns

Quality and Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to industry best practices, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement processes and tools to ensure the quality, reliability, and security of our products.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Develop and manage the engineering and R&D budgets.
• Allocate resources effectively to maximize productivity and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Advanced degree preferred.
• Five+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles, with a proven track record of delivering complex technical projects.
• Five+ years of experience in research and development, preferably in electro-mechanical systems and/or portable automated test equipment.
• Strong technical background with expertise in real-time embedded systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and technology