R&D Manager

2 months ago


Tualatin, United States Nortek Air Solutions, LLC Full time

POSITION TITLE: R&D MANAGER

About Nortek Air Solutions

We're on a mission to create a better tomorrow every day. We are a premier HVAC Company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through employees’ commitment to quality, customer service and operational excellence. Nortek was established in 1977 and offers the innovation and expertise of the largest group of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) brands in North America. We offer high quality systems in multiple shapes, sizes, and configurations for new construction and renovation.

Position Summary:

Identify and bring products to market as quickly and efficiently as possible to maximize revenues. The R&D Manager is expected to drive the necessary programs and projects that support the company’s position as a leader in custom air handling solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assist in planning and formulating aspects of research and development proposals to advance the company’s technology and industry leadership.
  • Manage in-house and outside technical experts to form a cohesive team to meet the company’s growth and product innovation expectations.
  • Firm understanding of customer requirements and regulatory agencies.
  • Organize and implement strategies to minimize time to market and maximize profitability.
  • Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparing records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, to inform management of the status of each project.
  • Analyze submitted proposals to determine if benefits and possible applications justify expenditures. Recommend feasible proposals to higher management for consideration and allocation of funds from the department budget.
  • Liaise with customers and marketing and sales teams to define specifications and performance criteria.
  • Conduct reviews for departmental staff.
  • Maintain regular contact with company management on the status of projects and probability of success.
  • Motivate team members to elevate their individual and collective performance expectations.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in fan design and custom air handler engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in design of cleanroom ventilation & accessory systems
  • Minimum of 5 years of successful track record in developing commercially viable products for market.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in direct problem-solving within the HVAC industry.
  • Experience in air flow visualization and modeling.
  • Previous managerial experience.

Education & Work Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; advanced technical degree a plus.
  • Professional Engineering License preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the HVAC industry with significant integration in the technical community.
  • Published articles and presentations at technical society meetings such as ASHRAE, IES, SEMATECH, and AMCA are advantageous.

Benefits:

  • Starting at 4 weeks of paid time off for vacation/sick
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Company provided health insurance, short term disability, and long-term disability
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options
  • 401-k match of 50% on your contribution up to 6%
  • Education Reimbursement of $5,250/year for qualifying programs and courses

Nortek Air Solutions offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about Nortek Air Solutions, please visit our company website at .

Nortek Air Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex national origin, age disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by federal or state law.



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