Manager, R&D - Military veterans preferred

JBT Corporation

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Manager, R&D

US-OH-Eastlake

Job ID: 2025-13405
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering

Bevcorp, LLC

Overview

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation .

As our R&D Manager in New Product Development you will lead our team in developing products that meet customer needs and company standards. You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the successful launch and performance of new products.

You will report to the Director of Engineering for Bevcorp, under our DF&H Division.

On a given day, you may:

• Manage and lead the R&D Engineering team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Mentor and develop team members to maximize their potential and contributions to the organization.
• Drive the R&D Engineering team to achieve New Product Development (NPD) project deliverables, timelines, and launch requirements.
• Contribute to the development of R&D strategies that align with company objectives. Identify and evaluate new technologies and trends to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement within the R&D department, encouraging experimentation, learning, and adaptation.
• Lead and contribute to the ideation, conceptualization, and development of innovative products.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, technologies, and materials relevant to the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate the voice of the customer and market needs into actionable product concepts.
• Stay informed about advancements in material science and industrial standards, ensuring products remain at the forefront of the industry.
• Oversee the prototyping and testing phases of new product development, ensuring designs meet technical specifications, quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, manufacturing, and quality, to ensure the seamless integration of new products into the sales and production pipeline.
• Communicate effectively with external partners, suppliers, and industry experts to foster collaboration and stay informed about industry best practices.
• This is a hands-on management position that may require designing and developing parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Releasing and checking of detailed drawings may be required.

Requirements for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required. A Master's degree or higher is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the packaging industry, with a focus on food and/or beverage. General machine and system design experience may be acceptable based on the level of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in New Product Development and phase/gate project management launches, with a proven track record in research and development of new products.
• Experience with controls engineering and HMI/PLC programming using Allen Bradley Software or similar is a plus.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Must be self-motivated with an internal drive to identify, align, commit to, and achieve goals
• You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Travel & Location

• You will be on site at our Eastlake, OH facility. You may need to travel to other teams to perform testing.
• You may need to travel to customer facilities to support machine commissioning and validate testing during New product Development Beta machine.

We are committed to our employees and provide development opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself as our colleague, with our customers and within communities.

We seek to understand and include diverse perspectives and cultures enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.

We foster growth as we courage you to challenge yourself and others, staying curious and dreaming big as you feed your growth here at JBT Marel.

Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at HR.Lakeland@jbtc.com.

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