Research and Development Director jobs in Rochester, MN

Research and Development Director directs and implements an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Being a Research and Development Director consults with top management and research and development team and makes recommendations based on research findings and product performance. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Research and Development Director typically reports to top management. The Research and Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Research and Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Research & Development Director
  • Avery Weigh-Tronix
  • Fairmont, MN FULL_TIME
  • Job Description

    Summary:



    The R&D Director will lead innovation, new product development, and sustain engineering initiatives to improve the Quality, Delivery, Cost, and competitive position of various product portfolios. This person will lead, manage, and direct the development activities for teams of software, mechanical and electrical engineers through Agile and Waterfall Project Management methods.





    What You Will Do

    Lead a cross functional team and manage all aspects of Innovation including new product development, and sustaining engineering to deliver on-time and to budget new and updated products with exceptional quality which exceed the expectation of the customer and shareholder.

    Champion ITW’s Customer-Back Innovation (CBI) Framework and process across the business, with a focus on supporting the Discover phase and taking the lead role in Create, Develop and Deploy phases. Support the R&D Team through product design, complete product prototypes, product testing, and evaluation of customer expectations demonstrating alignment with needs and expectations in line with LPM deliverables.

    Act as the senior technical lead to support delivery of business strategies as well as daily operational, quality and supply chain challenges. Manage critical path conflicts with specific R&D resource needs to enable the best possible outcomes for the wider business.

    Ability to communicate with each core discipline of the Engineering team as well as to communicate technical details to “non-technical” people across the business, building confidence and trust with clear professional communications and assured expectation management. Ability to give top level summaries for theory of operations as the subject matter expert.

    Create & seek agreement for R&D budgets for Long Range Planning and Annual Operating Plans. Manage all subsequent forecasting including management of budgeted payroll, hiring, expenses, capital investments and agency budgets.

    Manages others with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, ethics, and discretion. Is direct and open while maintaining a professional, respectful demeaner. Builds and sustains relationships with all stakeholders.

    Staffs and manages engineering capacity and capability of a highly effective technical team that delivers the required business results on time.

    Develop employees assigned to the department, ensuring the correct application of tools and policies on training, identify career path, perform evaluations, and provide inputs to compensation systems.

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Facilities Director
  • Titan Development & Investments
  • Rochester, MN FULL_TIME
  • Overview: Titan Development and Affiliates, a leading real estate and property management firm, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Facilities Director to join our team. This pivotal role oversees al...
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Research and Development Technician
  • Bühler
  • Owatonna, MN FULL_TIME
  • Introduction Sputtering Components Inc. (SCI) in Owatonna is a small business in southern Minnesota that has served customers all around the world for over 20 years. We are currently hiring for a high...
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Development Director
  • Habitat for Humanity - Americorps
  • Rochester, MN FULL_TIME
  • Development Director The Development Director works closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy to expand philanthropic support for the o...
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Product Development Technician - Pilot Plant - Research & Development (Austin, MN)
  • Hormel Foods Family of Companies
  • Austin, MN FULL_TIME
  • PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN - PILOT PLANT - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (AUSTIN, MN)To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this p...
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Greater Dunn County Director of Economic Development
  • University of Wisconsin System
  • Menomonie, WI FULL_TIME
  • Seeking a team member with the Office of Corporate Relations and Economic Engagement (OCREE) to serve as Greater Dunn County Director of Economic Development serving Dunn County Economic Development E...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Director of Industrial Risk
  • Gaf
  • Rochester, MN
  • GAF Director of Industrial Risk Rochester , Minnesota Apply Now At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director of Accreditation, Compliance, and Assessment
  • Archdiocese Of Saint Paul And Minneapolis
  • Rochester, MN
  • Overview and ResponsibilitiesSaint Mary's University is looking for a Director of Accreditation, Compliance, and Assessm...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Assistant Supervisor - Linen and Central Services
  • Mayo Foundation For Medical Education And Research
  • Rochester, MN
  • Why Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
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CV Professional Development Coordinator
  • Mayo Foundation For Medical Education And Research
  • Rochester, MN
  • Why Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Plant Manager
  • Central Research Laboratories (CRL)
  • Red Wing, MN
  • Position Summary: The Plant Manager for DESTACO’s Remote Handling business is responsible for leading a cross-functional...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
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RN Staff Development Coordinator
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Services
  • Rushford, MN
  • RN Staff Development Coordinator Wage: $30.89-$33.45 plus differentials and Sign on Bonus! Great benefits! Hours: Non-Ex...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director of Veterinary Medicine
  • Cytotheryx, Inc.
  • Rochester, MN
  • JOB TITLE: Director of Veterinary Medicine LOCATION: Rochester, MN REPORTS TO: CEO POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Vete...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Software Engineering Director/Senior Service Delivery Manager - Remote
  • Mayo Clinic
  • Rochester, MN
  • **Software Engineering Director/Senior Service Delivery Manager - Remote** **Job ID** 173804BR **Date posted** 03/07/202...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork in Southeast Minnesota. It is Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest city located outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2015, the Rochester metropolitan area has a population of 215,884. According to the 2010 United States Census the city has a population of 106,769. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the 2017 population was 115,733. It is the home of the Mayo Clinic and an IBM facility, formerly one of t...
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What does a Research and Development Director do?

Research and Development Director in Trenton, NJ
NIJ’s research and development process helps ensure that projects are relevant to the field and produce valid, actionable results.
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Research Development professionals initiate and nurture critical partnerships and alliances throughout the institutional research enterprise and between institutions—and with their external stakeholders.
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A research and development (R&D) manager performs a number of highly important roles within an organization.
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