R&D Manager
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
LEWA China is seeking an R&D Manager in Dalian to lead product development and R&D strategy, focusing on localizing products for the Chinese market. This role involves managing R&D projects, technical issues, and the R&D team, while collaborating with global counterparts.
Responsibilities
- Drive CtP process introduction in local R&D activities.
- Work with Product Managers on ideas and feasibility studies for industrial, hygienic, and environmental segments.
- Collaborate with Product Managers and IFD Managers to execute the multi-brand strategy, including LEWA and other-brand localization in Dalian.
- Execute the “Local for Local” strategy by developing products for the Chinese market.
- Develop R&D plans and annual objectives aligned with business strategy and market needs.
- Plan new product development, upgrades, optimization, and localization projects.
- Drive product innovation to improve competitiveness and market fit.
- Support group and global R&D project implementation.
- Lead R&D lab and test facility setup, operation, and improvement.
- Manage R&D projects to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.
- Organize project initiation, technical reviews, gate reviews, and summaries.
- Drive collaboration with production, procurement, quality, sales, and service teams.
- Identify project risks and define mitigation actions.
- Resolve key technical issues and decide solutions.
- Organize design reviews, verification, and test validation.
- Improve R&D standards, design specifications, and development processes.
- Commercialize product technologies, patents, and technical achievements.
- Build the R&D team and develop talent.
- Set team goals and provide performance coaching.
- Develop core technical talent and successors.
- Strengthen technical and innovation capabilities.
- Maintain close cooperation with the group, Germany, and other BU brands.
- Join global R&D meetings and technical exchanges.
- Coordinate global resources for local R&D projects.
- Report project progress and resource needs to management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above; master’s preferred.
- Major in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Machinery, Process Equipment, Energy and Power, or related fields.
- Proficient in English as a working language.
- 8+ years in mechanical or fluid equipment, including 5+ years in R&D management for pumps, valves, or compressors.
- Experience in developing 3–5 year technology and product roadmaps aligned with divisional strategy, customer needs, and new technologies.
- Experience in VK/PK, annual R&D budgeting, resource allocation, and investment prioritization.
- Familiar with AC CtP processes; familiar with mechanical design, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
- Strong knowledge of pump design, fluid machinery, mechanical structure, and reliability design.
- Familiar with API, ISO, ANSI, DIN, and product standardization/compliance design.
- Skilled in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fluent/CFX, and ANSYS.
- Strong R&D project/resource management, problem-solving, cost awareness, and business sense.
- Strong team management, planning, analysis, resilience, communication, and proactive attitude.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in European/American, international manufacturing, or multinational R&D organizations preferred.
Benefits
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
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Company
Atlas Copco Group
Job Posted
4 weeks ago
Expires
in 1 month
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Dalian, China
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
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