Research and Development Supervisor jobs in Pine Bluff, AR

Research and Development Supervisor supervises activities in the research and development department. Oversees personnel who utilize established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data and write technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations. Being a Research and Development Supervisor ensures proper procedure, and helps devise new development techniques. A level I supervisor is considered a working supervisor with little authority for personnel actions. Additionally, Research and Development Supervisor may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Working team member that may validate or coordinate the work of others on a support team. Suggests improvements to process, is a knowledge resource for other team members. Has no authority for staff actions. Generally has a minimum of 2 years experience as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of the team processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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R&D Manager (Research and Development)
  • Armtec Defense Technologies
  • Camden, AR FULL_TIME
  • Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business

    units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure Flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Camden, AR., at Armtec’s world-class facility for decoy countermeasure Flares. 

    Company Profile

    Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE:TDG

    Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures

    Job Overview

    Title:   R&D Manager

    Job Family: Engineering

    Reports to: Director of Engineering

    Works with: Mid-level Managers & Supervisors, Engineering Staff

    Location: East Camden, AR  

    Type: Full Time

    The R&D Manager will manage R&D projects/programs as assigned and serve as supervisor over all personnel at R-1, including engineers, chemists, technicians, etc.  This will require coordinating these resources to achieve R&D objectives as efficiently as possible and ensuring these personnel have the training, tools, and environment to perform their jobs. 

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Supervise activities of R&D personnel, including performing annual performance reviews and providing other performance feedback as required.
    • Provide training, tools, and environment for direct reports to be able to accomplish their tasks.
    • Resolve personnel issues for direct reports.
    • Review and approve timecards for direct reports.  Ensure direct reports are charging time to appropriate jobs.
    • Establish technology roadmaps and drive product development efforts for profitable new business based on customer and marketing department inputs.
    • Develop, execute, and monitor R&D budget.
    • Coordinate daily activities (with input from other R&D personnel and Main Plant personnel) of direct reports to efficiently accomplish R&D objectives, which include R&D project work, product acceptance testing, ignition composition blending, and chemical lab activities.  Attend Main Plant production meetings as required.
    • Act as primary point of contact between Main Plant Operations and R-1 for operational needs.
    • Use standard project management techniques to drive assigned projects to completion on schedule and budget.
    • Provide technical expertise as appropriate to support R&D objectives.

    Secondary Responsibilities

    • Participate in R&D and manufacturing lean events.
    • Daily execution within the Armtec Operating System.  Communicate and reinforce AOS through demonstrated commitment to the prescribed principles, tactics, and behaviors. 
    • Ensure Compliance with EH&S, Trade Right, Ethics and Business Conduct, Operations Policy and all established operating procedures.
    • Escalate issues to Department Director and Senior Management as required in an effective and timely manner.

    Qualifications

    • Understand IRCM principles and role of decoy flares.
    • Familiar with Armtec product lines and manufacturing processes.
    • Able to organize, prioritize, and manage a multitude of projects.
    • Comfortable working with financial data and developing financial plans.
    • Business acumen.
    • Excellent at problem solving.
    • Able to coach/mentor others.
    • Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Outlook
    • Technical report writing.
    • Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

     Armtec Competencies
    Demonstrated ability in the core competencies:

    • Customer Focus: Employee knows and understands the needs of internal and external customers, is results oriented, and works hard to consistently provide exceptional service.
    • Ethics and Values: Adheres to an effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in accordance.  He or she rewards the right values and disapproves of others.
    • Problem Solving: Looks beyond the obvious to find effective solutions.
    • Integrity and Trust: Is widely trusted and seen as direct and truthful.
    • Functional/Technical Skills: Possesses the skills to be effective in the job.  He or she has the skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment.
    • Listening: Practices active and attentive listening; is able to hear the views of others. He or she is action-oriented, full of energy, and willing to take action.
    • Composure: Cool under pressure, not knocked off balance by the unexpected, is a settling influence.
    • Values & Diversity: Supports fair and equal treatment for all.

    Education/Previous Experience Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science or a related field.
    • Minimum of 7 years experience (10 years preferred) in the pyrotechnic and/or IR countermeasures field or other related fields.
    • Experience supervising/mentoring others.

    Work Hours

    • 4/10 workweek

    • To Apply
    • Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com  
    • Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
      • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
      • To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government

  • 13 Days Ago

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MICROBIOLOGIST (RESEARCH ASSOCIATE)
  • US Agricultural Research Service
  • Stuttgart, AR FULL_TIME
  • Duties Responsible for performing a wide range of routine and specialized immunological, microbiological, and molecular test procedures with minimal on-site supervision. Provide and direct the modific...
  • 18 Days Ago

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MICROBIOLOGIST (RESEARCH ASSOCIATE)
  • Agricultural Research Service
  • Stuttgart, AR FULL_TIME
  • The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the United States Department of Agriculture's chief scientific research agency and one of the world's premiere scientific organizations. ARS Postdoctoral Res...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Data entry clerk
  • Maxion Research
  • Bluff, AR FULL_TIME
  • Work From Home, Entry Level Data Entry Clerk As A Research Participant We are looking for people who want to work remotely from home. This is not a normal 9-5 job, but a fun way to earn extra cash wor...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Animal Caretaker
  • US Agricultural Research Service
  • Stuttgart, AR FULL_TIME
  • Duties Feeds fish in tanks and ponds, maintaining proper water and oxygen levels. Assists in the breeding or reproduction of fish according to their physical traits or to produce a given number of fis...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Substitute Teacher
  • Central Arkansas Development Council
  • Arkadelphia, AR PART_TIME
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NUTRITIONIST
  • Arkansas Department of Health
  • Pine Bluff, AR
  • to apply! ** NUTRITIONIST** Date: Feb 28, 2022 Req ID: 16176 Location: Pine Bluff, AR, US, 71601 Category: AR DEPARTMENT...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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President of Southeast Arkansas College
  • Southeast Arkansas College
  • Pine Bluff, AR
  • The Board of Trustees of Southeast Arkansas College invites nominations and applications for the position of President o...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Technical Services Manager
  • Pactiv Evergreen
  • Pine Bluff, AR
  • Overview: Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food m...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Environmental Engineer, Air
  • Pactiv Evergreen
  • Pine Bluff, AR
  • Overview: Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food m...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Technical Services Manager
  • Pactiv Evergreen
  • Pine Bluff, AR
  • Overview: Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food m...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mechanical Reliability Engineer
  • Pactiv Evergreen
  • Pine Bluff, AR
  • Overview: Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food m...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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9th-12th Grade Special Education Coordinator- Home Office SPED/Special Programs
  • ResponsiveEd
  • Little Rock, AR
  • Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director(s) of Special Education, the Special Education Coordinator, develo...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fiber Supply Chip Systems Manager
  • Pactiv Evergreen
  • Pine Bluff, AR
  • Overview: Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food m...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Pine Bluff is the tenth-largest city in the state of Arkansas and the county seat of Jefferson County. It is the principal city of the Pine Bluff Metropolitan Statistical Area and part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Pine Bluff Combined Statistical Area. The population of the city was 49,083 in the 2010 Census with 2017 estimates showing a decline to 42,984. The city is situated in the Southeast section of the Arkansas Delta and straddles the Arkansas Timberlands region to its west. Its topography is flat with wide expanses of farmland, consistent with other places in the Delta Lowlands....
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Income Estimation for Research and Development Supervisor jobs
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Research and Development Supervisor in Abilene, TX
Collaborates with the SRL, physicians of the practice, and other research management in the process of study selection for the research program.
January 15, 2021
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
March 10, 2021
Collaborates in the development of research accountability standards, metrics, and reports and identifies areas for improvement.
April 03, 2021