Experteer Overview As R&D Manager you will steer the global rubber power transmission belt development and define a mid- to long-term R&D roadmap aligned with commercial goals. You lead a cross-functional team to drive new product development and continuous improvement, ensuring performance, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance. You will manage the R&D budget, collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing and Sales, and support customers with technical needs. The role requires international travel to China and India and reports to the Rubber Product Line Manager.Compensaciones / Beneficios
- Define and execute mid- and long-term global R&D strategy aligned with corporate objectives
- Lead and develop the R&D team (product engineering, materials, laboratory and testing)
- Drive new product development and continuous improvement of rubber power transmission belts worldwide
- Research, develop and validate rubber compounds, reinforcements and surface treatments
- Improve product performance (durability, energy efficiency, noise, vibration, thermal and chemical resistance)
- Optimize materials, designs and processes for cost reduction and efficiency
- Ensure compliance with technical standards, regulations and customer requirements
- Define and oversee product testing, validation and homologation activities
- Manage R&D budget, priorities and resource allocation
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing and Sales to ensure industrialization and market success
- Support customer technical needs and product troubleshooting
- Contribute to sustainability initiatives and cost optimization (recyclability, carbon footprint, regulatory compliance)
- Monitor technology and market trends and foster collaboration with suppliers and external partners
- Act as a role model in Health & Safety and Environmental practices within the technical organizationResponsabilidades
- Engineering degree with 5+ years in industrial R&D, preferably rubber/elastomer
- Proven experience managing technical teams and projects
- Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and testing
- Leadership, analytical mindset and business orientation
- Availability to travel (national and international)
- Awareness of Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental principles
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and agendas
- Strong team leadership, team building and facilitation skills
- Fluent in Spanish and EnglishRequisitos principales
- Competitive compensation package
- Flexible benefits program
- Learning and development opportunities
- On-the-job training within a global organization
- Global network and collaboration
- Safety, quality and sustainable performance culture