R&D Manager

Can you bring your R&D expertise to our team? Join our team based in Hunedoara, Romania, and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

What you would do as our R&D Manager
You would leverage your expertise in leading a R&D Team of Mechanical engineers to lead the development of innovative docking equipment for the Docking Product Unit for Business Segment Industrial (BSI) at Assa Abloy Entrance Systems. You would work closely with our innovation, design, production, and installation teams to ensure our products consistently meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

You would also:
• Manage Product care and Tech product management activities for the Engineering department as owner of the for Docking R&D Team.
• Manage and initiate development projects along with close collaboration with the production.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the R&D team ensuring the projects are delivered on time, budget meeting quality standards and identify opportunities for innovation, improvement driving the development on new technologies.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost analyses for proposed designs, perform testing and validation of prototypes and final products and identify and implement improvements to existing products and processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations and collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source materials and components for product prototypes and production.

The skills and experience you need
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, along with proven experience in mechanical design and engineering.
• Has experience of 5+ years in R&D management, preferably in the industrial sector and proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing projects.
• Is proficient in CAD software, such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks is essential.
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines and has excellent communication skills.
• Is fluent in Romanian and English.

What we offer

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:  

• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills. 
• A competitive salary.

We review applications regularly, so don't wait

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. Just set up your profile and apply here.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Monika Fikrová, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at monika.fikrova@assaabloy.com

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We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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