

VP, R&D Engineering
Location
Needham, MA
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Consumer Electronics
Type
Salary
$184,000 - $282,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-13
Responsibilities
- Lead technical projects and guide cross-functional teams.
- Oversee project lifecycles from conception to completion.
- Drive continuous innovation through research and technology evaluation.
- Foster collaboration between R&D and product development teams.
- Identify risks in R&D projects and develop mitigation strategies.
- Communicate project status and outcomes to stakeholders.
- Evaluate new technologies and potential partnerships for R&D enhancement.
Job Requirements
- 20+ years of experience in Engineering/R&D roles with leadership experience.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related field.
- Strong leadership and persuasive communication skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams.
- Analytical skills and experience using data to develop business cases.
- Experience leading R&D for products involving Air Flow analysis.
- A consumer-first perspective on product development.




