Head of Research

1 day ago


United Kingdom LiuGong Europe Full time €58,000 - €65,000

2B USD global manufacturer of construction and material handling products and services that deliver durable lifecycle solutions at a low total cost of ownership. The LiuGong Group consists of 15 companies, employing over 17,000 people in 15 major offices and 20 manufacturing facilities globally. LiuGong delivers solutions in 32 major market segments under the brand names LiuGong and Dressta. LiuGong has joint venture partnerships with Cummins and ZF for the production of engines, axles, transmissions, cooling train components and sheet metal products. LiuGong is in the top 15 of global construction equipment manufacturing companies.

LiuGong Machinery Europe is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking R&D Manager to lead its research and development initiatives across the European region. This role is pivotal in driving innovation, enhancing product performance, and ensuring LiuGong's construction equipment remains at the forefront of industry standards.

As the R&D Manager, you will oversee the entire R&D lifecycle—from conceptual design and prototyping to testing and final product rollout. By maintaining a clear focus on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and customer needs, you will ensure that LiuGong's products meet market demands while achieving optimal quality, performance, and cost efficiency.

This role requires a leader with a deep understanding of engineering principles, particularly in the development of construction equipment, as well as strong project management and team leadership capabilities. A passion for innovation and a commitment to operational excellence are essential, as is the ability to balance short-term project goals with long-term strategic objectives.
Lead R&D Projects: Manage and lead key R&D projects to support business objectives.
Develop Research Programs: Incorporate current developments to improve existing products and explore new product opportunities.
Understand and integrate customer expectations into product development.
Team Development: Support the hiring and development of R&D personnel.
Project Goals: Establish project goals and priorities in collaboration with Marketing and Operations.
Communicate with customers and dealers, and improve Liugong products to enhance their performance.
Training and Development: Suggest training tools to enhance employee performance and skill development.
Document reports of Liugong products performance in Europe market, and give suggestion to HQ product division.
Manage customer relationships, perform RFP reviews, customer visits, and product testing.
Testing Procedures: Establish and maintain testing procedures for assessing raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
Budget Management: Assess the scope of research projects to ensure they are on time and within budget.
Attend industry conferences on research topics of interest.

Compensation and Benefits
~£Annual performance related bonus
~ Mintago Financial Wellbeing
~ Mintago Salary Sacrifice
~3% employer pension contributions
~A master's degree in a relevant engineering, mechanical, or construction field.
Skills: Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills. Experience with data analysis and technical writing.



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