Research and Development Director jobs in San Bernardino, CA
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 Engineer
- Armtec Defense Technologies
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Coachella, CA
FULL_TIME
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Research and Development Engineer, Armtec Defense Technologies
Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec’s world-class, sole-source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition; and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades.
Company Profile
Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).
Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures
Job Overview
Title: Research and Development Engineer
Job Family: Engineering Services, Research and Development
Reports to: Research and Development Program Engineer
Works with: Mid-level managers, program managers, supervisors, planners and employees; as well as significant direct interface with vendors and or customers.
Location: Coachella, California
Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
The Research and Development Engineer is energized by challenges and uses creativity and intelligence to solve difficult problems. They are tenacious in working through obstacles and collaborate with a cross-functional team to create deep scientific understanding across our ordnance products and processes.
The Research and Development Engineer thinks outside the box and identifies and acts on opportunities for improvement. They communicate clearly with technical peers inside and outside the organization and secure support from stakeholders. They review and analyze internal product and process data and results of experiments and stay abreast of industry research activities in order to create better analytical models, and continually generate improved scientific understanding within Armtec on the assigned products and processes. Will be assigned to conduct complex, multi-disciplined, product development, failure analysis, and engineering projects.
Primary Responsibilities- Uses knowledge of engineering, chemistry, physics, and materials science to solve problems.
- Analyzes and spots trends in data, including performing statistical analysis.
- Troubleshoots product and process malfunctions using engineering tools such as FMEA, 8D, DOE, and root-cause analysis.
- Effectively utilizes technicians and interns to help accomplish objectives.
- Rapidly prototypes processes using 3D printing and hand tools.
- Researches, identifies, and understands key product and process parameters.
- Supports program management with development of program plans and technical cost estimates, evaluation of alternatives, risk management, cost-performance trade-offs, analysis of data, status updates and presentations at customer reviews.
- As a thought leader, provides guidance to Project and Manufacturing Engineer(s) as necessary, on areas including but not limited to, variability reduction, failure analysis, product performance, and desirable process characteristics and standard work.
- Participates in customer interface activities as necessary, ensuring that all company products and services are meeting customer requirements, goals, and expectations.
- Assists functional managers with developing and implementing improved procedures and standards to ensure that output is high quality, accurate, on-time, and within budget.
- Supports business development efforts both through building relationships and acquiring funding for development efforts and in preparation of quotes and proposals.
- Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
- Understands and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.
- Strong understanding and experience with scientific and engineering fundamentals as well as new product development and introduction.
- Excellent computer skills and ability to develop numerical models for the simulation of complex physical systems.
- Good troubleshooting and failure analysis skills, including design of experiments and statistical analysis.
- Demonstrated ability in hands-on making/assembling proof of principle prototypes or equipment.
- Strong presentation preparation and delivery skills with audiences such as Subcontractors, Prime and Government.
- Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and can deal with people effectively.
- Excellent communication and relationship skills with Senior Leadership, Program Management, Customers, and engineering team members.
- Demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies as an employee: customer focus, ethics and values, problem solving, integrity and trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.
- Must be a U.S. Person*
- MS or PhD degree in engineering or physical sciences. Candidates with a BS and significant research experience will be considered.
4/10 workweek
To Apply
Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
* U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (I-551 Permanent Resident Card/Green Card holder).
Annual Range: $68,432 - $119,168
Benefits- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care)
- Life and Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Parent Leave Pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Holidays (9 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition Assistance
- 10 Days Ago
Director of Development
- College of the Desert
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Palm Desert, CA
FULL_TIME
- Director of Development, Foundation Job Type: Leadership Department: Foundation Basic Function: The Director of Fund Development, Annual Giving and Memberships is responsible for developing and implem...
- 16 Days Ago
Director Player Development
- 29 Palms
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Coachella, CA
FULL_TIME
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Upon request, reasonable acco...
- 12 Days Ago
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DIRECTOR
- U.S. Marine Corps
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Twentynine Palms, CA
FULL_TIME
- Duties You will manage the entire life cycle operation of an early child care program, including facility management. You will elect, train, and supervise child care providers, or other care-giving ad...
- 16 Days Ago
Director of Economic Development (U)
- City of San Bernardino
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CA 92401, CA
FULL_TIME
- The City of San Bernardino is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Economic Development (U), who under policy direction, plans, organizes, and directs the activities and pr...
- 2 Days Ago
Director of Business Development
- Infinity Healthcare Consulting
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Desert Hot Springs, CA
FULL_TIME
- POSITION SUMMARY: Development and implementation of the marketing strategic plan, including new target market development, public relations/referent development and coordination, development of produc...
- 4 Days Ago
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About San Bernardino, California
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 59.6 square miles (154 km2), of which 59.2 square miles (153 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), or 0.74%, is water.
The city lies in the San Bernardino foothills and the eastern portion of the San Bernardino Valley, roughly 60 miles (97 km) east of Los Angeles. Some major geographical features of the city include the San Bernardino Mountains and the San Bernardino National Forest, in which the city's northernmost neighborhood, Arrowhead Springs, is located; the Cajon Pass adjacent to the northwest border; City...
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Income Estimation for Research and Development Director jobs
$237,592 to $342,826
San Bernardino, California area prices
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