Engineering Manager - CAD/3D Research and Novel Algorithms (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager - CAD/3D Research and Novel Algorithms in the United States.

This role is a unique opportunity to lead a newly formed R&D team focused on CAD, 3D research, and novel manufacturing algorithms. You will set the technical direction, drive innovative projects from concept to production, and collaborate closely with software, application, and manufacturing teams. Your leadership will be central to building a high-performing, motivated team capable of solving previously unsolved challenges. The position allows for a remote work environment with occasional travel to manufacturing sites, providing a balance of autonomy and hands-on engagement in shaping cutting-edge technologies. This role is ideal for those passionate about technical innovation, experimentation, and building impactful solutions in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and manage a high-performing R&D engineering team, fostering growth, performance, and career development.
• Define and execute the technical roadmap, aligning team projects with strategic business objectives.
• Drive the execution of complex R&D initiatives, from experimentation and research to production-ready solutions.
• Partner with software application and manufacturing teams to scale innovations efficiently into production.
• Champion technical excellence, ensuring high-quality, operationally sound deliverables.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and experimentation, encouraging team members to learn from both successes and failures.
• Cultivate a collaborative and healthy team environment aligned with organizational values.

• 3+ years of engineering management experience, with proven ability to lead and develop technical teams.
• Graduate-level degree (Master's or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent industrial or academic experience.
• Strong knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive (3D printing) and subtractive (CNC milling) modalities.
• Experience with CAD/CAM workflows, toolpath planning, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Exposure to computer vision fundamentals and their practical applications.
• Demonstrated ability in innovation risk management and making impact-based prioritization decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, able to clearly articulate technical challenges, project timelines, and R&D outcomes to diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with state-of-the-art developments in CAD software, manufacturing, and automation.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at transforming unstructured problems into concrete solutions.