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R&D Technical Manager

R&D Technical Manager

Loram Maintenance of WayGeorgetown, TX, US
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Title : R&D Technical Manager

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FLSA Status : Exempt

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Department : Engineering

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Reports to : Director, R&D

Flex\nWork Eligible! This\nposition qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 work days\nannually to work home! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first\nyear based on start date.

\nGENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE : \n

The R&D Technical Manager is responsible for project management of R&D projects, technical development , documentation , and implementing quality assurance programs for customer compliance. The individual will be responsible for all daily activities of R&D projects through commercialization. This will be an external customer-facing role. The individual should have a strong background in global railway systems.

\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : \nProject Management\n \n

  • Creation of project goals & setting relevant KPI’s in accordance with project parameters

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  • Supervise human and material resources associated with R&D projects, coordinate tasks & efforts of multiple departments including operations, engineering, and data analytics, product development, marketing, and sales

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  • Recommend resource assignments in support of technology and development initiatives

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  • Advise on solutions to complex technical problems or issues arising during product development, participate in product development opportunities, and contribute to technology initiatives

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  • Formulate and direct the development of processes in support of product needs

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  • Provide scientific and business input to executives and project leaders

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  • Responsible for written, photographic, and video documentation of project development and field testing

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  • Prepare reports and present to key external and internal stakeholders

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  • Assist with operational, training, and troubleshooting manuals based on accumulated information

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  • Ensure customer deliverables meet needs and expectations while adhering to industry quality and safety standards

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  • Organize quality assurance standards and company processes

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  • Create quality metrics to track product improvement, operator performance, and customer compliance

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    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : \n Education : BS in Engineering Discipline, Project Management, Business Development, or related degree\n

    Experience : 7+ years of project leadership experience in global railway systems

  • 10+\nyears combination of education and experience in research and development,\nglobal railway systems, or advance technical roles

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    Licenses / Certifications :   Obtain and maintain Railroad Certifications

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    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :  Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and leadership skills

    \nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : \n

    Education : MS Engineering Discipline, Project Management, Business Development, or related degree

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    Licenses / Certifications :   Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE)

    \nWORKING CONDITIONS : \n

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  • 25% or more travel including domestic and international, using any method of transportation. Expectations are to travel as required by job to interface with business units and align with business needs.

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  • Ability to apply high cognitive, analytical, retention, and reasoning levels.

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  • Excellent communication skills are used within any social context.

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  • Can see up close, distances, and colors and has the use of peripheral vision and depth perception.

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  • Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

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  • Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

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    Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.

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    Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and / or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.

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    Starting pay for the position is between $101,100.00 - $126,450.00.

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    Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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