Research and Development Manager at Southern Spars

Job Description:

Latest job information from Southern Spars for the position of Research and Development Manager. If the Research and Development Manager vacancy in Avondale, North Island matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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We are seeking top talent for this role!

Are you ready to accelerate your career into the heart of the marine industry!? 

Are you a R&D Manager with a passion for pushing boundaries and delivering cutting-edge innovation? 

If so, we encourage you to enquire about joining us.

About Southern Spars

At Southern Spars we're not just about sailing; we're about shaping the future of high performance and luxury yachting technology. We're pioneers, and visionaries, dedicated to delivering new realms of possibility. And now, we're seeking a dynamic individual to become an integral part of our business, driving forward our mission to enable world leading performance. We take pride in being the world's leading designer and manufacturer of carbon rigs from the America's Cup to super yachts. Our purpose-built manufacturing facility together with our expert team means we create and continue to develop into new industries including aerospace, aviation and high-performance sport.

About Your Role

This is a rare opportunity to lead innovation at the cutting edge of marine technology. As R&D Manager at Southern Spars, you'll be at the helm of a world-leading team, driving breakthrough solutions that power everything from America's Cup yachts to superyachts and beyond. With the chance to influence design, processes, and new technologies across the business, this role puts you right at the centre of performance, innovation, and excellence - not just in marine, but in industries stretching into aerospace and high-performance sport. If you're passionate about pushing boundaries and leaving your mark on global innovation, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership for the R&D departments to be organised and innovative.Monitor and manage team members day to day operations.

2. Support the team members to ensure they have everything they need to conduct their jobs.

3. Work closely with the Head of Design and other Department Managers to understand expectations of the R&D Team and ensure they are met.

4. Develop and improve our processes through innovative engineering solutions resulting in a measurable improvement to the overall business Prime Margin.

   1. Drive initiatives to improve the end-to-end rig package production process via digital or physical automation.

   2. Develop/investigate new technologies that will make the production process more effective or improve the final product or reduce cost.

   3. Work with procurement to ensure the best outcome for parts e.g. standardisation, efficiencies in machining parts via design.

5. Drive a culture of all staff generating innovate ideas. Improve communication, engagement and sharing of innovations within the business and group.

6. Work with Planning, Operations, Design and Project Managers on R&D Project resource planning.

7. Manage and control approved projects within approved budgets, plans and performance criteria.

8. Ensure R&D tax credit application is submitted and approved each year. Tax credit is to grow YoY to enable further investment in R&D initiatives.

9. Develop the R&D teams skills and attributes and cross-train where possible along with succession planning. Assist with input into R&D team members Annual Performance Reviews.

What's in it for you

• Fully equipped gym 

• Health and life insurance

• On site Café with free barista coffee and fruit

• Birthday off on full pay 

• Great team culture with active social club

What you'll bring

Essential:

• Appropriate University or Tertiary Engineering qualification

• Worked successfully in a Design Team environment

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading a team

• Strong leadership in motivating and developing design staff, proven problem-solving ability, a willingness to embrace new ways of working, a strong customer focus (internal and external), and a drive for personal growth.

Desired:

• Management/Leadership Qualifications

• Project scheduling experience

• Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel

If this sounds like you, then apply today!

With the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be contacting those who are successful. 

Job Info:

• Company: Southern Spars
• Position: Research and Development Manager
• Work Location: Avondale, North Island
• Country: NZ

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