Research and Development Director jobs in Petersburg, VA

Research and Development Director directs and implements an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Being a Research and Development Director consults with top management and research and development team and makes recommendations based on research findings and product performance. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Research and Development Director typically reports to top management. The Research and Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Research and Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Research and Development Engineer
  • BluePrint Automation
  • Chesterfield, VA FULL_TIME
  • Company Overview:

    We design, develop and manufacture case packers and tray packing solutions for flexible and tough-to-handle packages such as doypacks, pillow bags, and four-sided sealed bags. Built for around-the-clock operation, these solutions have a worldwide reputation for their quick change-over, flexibility, speed, and comprehensive design. Our Integrated state-of-the-art technologies include gravity, pick and place, wrap-around, and vision-guided robotics.

    At BPA, we are absolutely passionate about innovation. It adds the fun and inspiration to our work that people need to excel. Our customers stimulate innovation by developing new needs, and we are on a never-ending quest to find a better, simpler way. BPA has no innovation budget; innovation is what we are. 

    Position:

    We are seeking a Research and Development Engineer. The R&D Engineer is at the forefront of our design process. 
     

    What will you do as an R&D Engineer?

     

    As a Mechanical R&D Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of new systems and the improvement of existing systems.  In this position, you will be faced with complex challenges, and you will be given the freedom to get involved in designing the best solution. You will also make a feasibility analysis with regard to speeds and forces and test setups for endurance tests. You’ll use Solidworks to develop new machines and modules. Your focus will be on safety, and you'll create cost-effective, user-friendly, and maintenance-friendly designs in which your research and creativity are reflected.

     

    To best serve our customers in Europe and North America, Blueprint Automation has two main locations. Woerden, The Netherlands, and South Chesterfield, Virginia in the United States. Both locations engineer and manufacture highly customizable automation solutions to suit their market's needs. Although we are separate companies, we partner closely with each other to share knowledge and strategize. This R&D Engineer position will bridge the gap between the R&D department in Holland, and the Engineering department in the US. Travel between locations will amount to a few times each year. You'll spend roughly 65% of your time in The Netherlands, and 35% of your time in the United States. However, we believe in the importance of being flexible so your location and travel preferences will be considered. Each location not only engineers and designs its own machines, but they are also fabricated, assembled, and programmed onsite, so you'll always be in contact with the end product. 

     

     

    Education/ Experience & Qualifications:

    • Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent
    • You have 5-10 years of experience in product development as a Mechanical Engineer
    • 3D experience (for example with Solidworks and EPDM)

     

    Preferred Qualifications:

     

    • Excellent communication skills and you know how to make connections between people and different cultures:
    • You enjoy working internationally and are willing to work 4-6 times a year for a longer period (varying from 2 weeks to 2 months) at our American and Dutch offices.
    • Sense of cost-effectiveness, hygienic, user-friendly, safe, and installation-friendly designs
    • You are a team player
    • You don't have a 9-5 mentality
    • Knowledge of modern production methods
    • Excellent command of both Dutch and English languages is preferred
       

    BPA prides itself on the quality of its employees, and as such, candidates who receive an employment offer will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and a background check.

     

    BPA offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including a majority employer-paid employee health, dental, vision, life, and disability; 20 days’ PTO during the first year of employment; and 401(k) with a 6% match.
     
     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. 

     

    BPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

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Research & Development Intern
  • Default Brand-Sabra
  • Colonial Heights, VA INTERN
  • Sabra makes America's most iconic and beloved hummus and a delicious range of plant-based dips and spreads. We are dedicated to uniting and delighting the world around planet-positive food. Sabra was ...
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Office Assistant
  • Waukeshaw Development
  • Petersburg, VA PART_TIME
  • Waukeshaw Development seeks a part-time Office Assistant at its Petersburg headquarters. At Waukeshaw, we pioneer multifamily and commercial real estate development projects across Virginia. We also o...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Database Administrator – Teradata RDBMS Specialist
  • Caelum Research Corporation
  • Fort Lee, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Database Administrator – Teradata RDBMS Specialist Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Teradata Database Administrator to join our team. As a Teradata Database Adminis...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Project Manager
  • Caelum Research Corporation
  • Fort Lee, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Project Manager We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Onsite Project Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of software and technical development projects within our organizatio...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Childcare Provider
  • Fortress Mission Community Development
  • Chester, VA FULL_TIME
  • About us Fortress Mission Community Development is a small business in Chester, VA. We are professional and agile.Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Childcare Provider to join our te...
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Division Chair for Pediatric Surgery (F67250)
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Richmond, VA
  • Mission or Goal of Unit: The mission of the Pediatric Surgery Division of the Department of Surgery is the advancement o...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Administrative Operations
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Richmond, VA
  • Summary: The Department of Psychology in the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) invites applications for the D...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Residency Program Director Department of Psychiatry
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Richmond, VA
  • Mission or Goal ofUnit: To improve the mental health of adults and children through education, clinicalcare, research, a...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Manager (entry to experienced) - Insulation
  • The Old Dominion Group
  • Midlothian, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Salary: Salaried/Exempt Job Summary: Old Dominion Insulation is seeking a Project Manage...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Manager (entry to experienced) - Firestopping
  • The Old Dominion Group
  • Midlothian, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Salary: Salaried/Exempt Job Summary: Old Dominion Firestopping is seeking a Project Mana...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Hospital Development
  • LifeNet Health
  • Richmond, VA
  • Description Director, Hospital Development Location: Richmond, VA Department: Hospital Services Clinical Classification:...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supervisor for Literacy (K-12)
  • Hopewell City School District
  • Hopewell, VA
  • QUALIFICATIONS The candidate must hold a Master's degree in Education, Literacy, or related field. Licensed as a Reading...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Generative AI
  • Capital One
  • Richmond, VA
  • 130 5th Ave (22130), United States of America, New York, New York Director, Generative AI Our mission at Capital One is ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Petersburg is located at 37°12′46″N 77°24′1″W / 37.21278°N 77.40028°W / 37.21278; -77.40028 (37.21295, -77.400417). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.2 square miles (60.1 km2), of which 22.9 square miles (59.3 km2) of land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2) (1.1%) is water. Petersburg is located on the Appomattox River at the fall line, which marks the area where the Piedmont region (continental bedrock) and the Atlantic coastal plain (unconsolidated sediments) meet. The fall line is typically prominent where a river crosses its rocky boundary, as the...
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Income Estimation for Research and Development Director jobs
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Petersburg, Virginia area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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