Job Description

Job Title:

R&D Technical Manager

Locaton:

Salem NH

Purpose of Position:

Team Wendy is recognized as a world leader in head ballistic & Impact protection, delivering life critical solutions for Militaries and First Responders worldwide. 

 
Team Wendy Ceradyne, a subsidiary of Avon Protection, is looking for a seasoned Technical Manager.  This position will be responsible for managing the TWC R&D team, oversee the successful roll out of major projects, to include everything from planning and scheduling to coordinating different teams and ensuring everyone is aligned with the project's objectives, oversee quality control of the technical output, and guiding the team and the business towards implementing new technologies and improving existing ones. 

This position will report to the VP Technology & Development and collaborate with the Production, and Program Management teams. 

Essential duties and/or Functions: (Essential Functions/basic job duties that must be able to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation)

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 
• Setting goals, assign tasks and providing feedback for the R&D team 
• Determine and define projects scope and objectives in conjunction with the Program Management team
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner

• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Track project costs in order to meet budget
• Work with Program Management to develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
• Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications: (Minimum/Basic level of qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of the position, i.e. education,
licensure or any measurable and job-related experience)

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field
• Minumum of 5 years of Engineering management or related experience
• Solid grasp of the latest technologies, trends and tools in the industry
• Proven skills in project management including planning, execution, monitoring and closing projects as well as familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred/Desired Skills or Experiences: (Characteristics/Skills/Experiences that are not required but are preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree or certification in Business Administration or Project Management
• Direct experience with custom plastic manufacturing processes
• Solidworks experience

Internal Relationships:
TWC and TW Leadership, Engineering, Production, BD/Sales, and Legal 

External Relationships:

Vendors & Customers

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
 
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
 
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
 
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only.  Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.  The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Salem, NH is $130,000 to $150,000 annually.  The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability