R&D Manager for Mechanics

Join AutoStore R&D, where we develop a wide range of products and solutions that automate warehouse cube storage for order-fulfilment. AutoStore is growing in size and within Mechanical Design we now look for a manager that can help the team and the persons in the team to grow further.

Role, responsibility, and reporting 

The R&D Manager Mechanics is responsible for the resource set-up, planning, and execution of their work towards new projects and existing products. The R&D Manager Mechanics will coach the team to work towards strategies and processes and will be a part of further development and implementation of these. The R&D Manager Mechanics reports to the Director of R&D Resources.  

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of processes for product development and production 

• Attract, develop, and manage individuals on the team and actively share knowledge with team members

• Own and improve development processes and best practices

• Work with Project Managers, Product Owners, and Architects to understand plans and needs and be a part of the R&D Resources Management Group

• Develop and manage a team or several smaller teams and foster a cross-disciplinary collaboration culture and to avoid silos

• Be accountable for the quality and results delivered by the team and involve the team and delegate responsibility and ownership for tasks and decisions

• Stay on top of AutoStore product portfolio, planned and ongoing activities and needs 

• Plan and follow up on the team’s project & product commitments and periodically execution of resource planning and prioritization

• Strategic & long-term planning and identify staffing gaps

• Provide freedom and safety so that individuals and teams can innovate, experiment, and occasionally fail

• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety laws and regulations

• Facilitate training for persons working with potential hazards and follow up on reported non-conformances

• Understand organizational improvement areas and communicate suggestions for improvements

• Ensure excellent communication from the management team and “product team” to own department and follow-up personal development and give frequent feedback

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

• Proven track record of successfully managing and leading teams

• Proficiency in Project Management and Agile methodologies

• Strong motivational skills and ability to create a safe work environment

• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels

• Strategic thinker with a holistic approach to planning

• Awareness of market trends and directions

• Strong business acumen​

We Offer:

• A company culture where we recognize and applaud everyone's contributions in making decisions

• In AutoStore we value flexibility, and we offer a worldwide 60/40 remote working policy for all roles that can be performed remotely

• Family-first-culture with a key focus on mental health

• A creative, safe, and solid workplace in a business experiencing tremendous growth

• Norway's first unicorn company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange

Show your interest in the position by registering your CV and application. Please make sure your certificates and diplomas are attached to the application. All inquiries are treated confidentially.

If you are applying from outside of Norway, please indicate whether you are willing to relocate, as the role has location-specific conditions and is not an expatriate position
 

Application deadline for this role is 5.August 2024
 

Please note: With summer holidays approaching, we will begin actively screening applications closer to the deadline on August 5th, and responses to questions may be delayed.

AutoStore does not accept agency resumes or assistance for this role. Please do not forward resumes to our job's alias or AutoStore employees. AutoStore is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. This policy should be respected.