Top Research & Development Executive jobs in Coachella, CA

Top Research & Development Executive plans and directs all aspects of an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Maintains an organization's competitive position and profitability by formulating research and development programs, policies, and procedures. Being a Top Research & Development Executive investigates and identifies new technologies that align the organization development. May require a master's degree. Additionally, Top Research & Development Executive typically reports to top management. The Top Research & Development Executive manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Research & Development Engineer
  • Armtec Defense Technologies
  • Coachella, CA FULL_TIME
  • Research and Development Engineer, Armtec Defense Technologies

    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 Coachella, at Armtec’s world-class, sole-source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition; and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades.

    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: Research and Development Engineer
    Job Family: Engineering Services, Research and Development
    Reports to: Research and Development Program Engineer
    Works with: Mid-level managers, program managers, supervisors, planners and employees; as well as significant direct interface with vendors and or customers.
    Location: Coachella, California
    Type:  Full-Time

    Job Summary

    The Research and Development Engineer is energized by challenges and uses creativity and intelligence to solve difficult problems.  They are tenacious in working through obstacles and collaborate with a cross-functional team to create deep scientific understanding across our ordnance products and processes.
    The Research and Development Engineer thinks outside the box and identifies and acts on opportunities for improvement.  They communicate clearly with technical peers inside and outside the organization and secure support from stakeholders.  They review and analyze internal product and process data and results of experiments and stay abreast of industry research activities in order to create better analytical models, and continually generate improved scientific understanding within Armtec on the assigned products and processes.  Will be assigned to conduct complex, multi-disciplined, product development, failure analysis, and engineering projects.

    Primary Responsibilities
    • Uses knowledge of engineering, chemistry, physics, and materials science to solve problems.
    • Analyzes and spots trends in data, including performing statistical analysis.
    • Troubleshoots product and process malfunctions using engineering tools such as FMEA, 8D, DOE, and root-cause analysis.
    • Effectively utilizes technicians and interns to help accomplish objectives.
    • Rapidly prototypes processes using 3D printing and hand tools.
    • Researches, identifies, and understands key product and process parameters.
    • Supports program management with development of program plans and technical cost estimates, evaluation of alternatives, risk management, cost-performance trade-offs, analysis of data, status updates and presentations at customer reviews.
    • As a thought leader, provides guidance to Project and Manufacturing Engineer(s) as necessary, on areas including but not limited to, variability reduction, failure analysis, product performance, and desirable process characteristics and standard work.
    • Participates in customer interface activities as necessary, ensuring that all company products and services are meeting customer requirements, goals, and expectations.
    • Assists functional managers with developing and implementing improved procedures and standards to ensure that output is high quality, accurate, on-time, and within budget.
    • Supports business development efforts both through building relationships and acquiring funding for development efforts and in preparation of quotes and proposals.
    • Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
    • Understands and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.
    Qualifications
    • Strong understanding and experience with scientific and engineering fundamentals as well as new product development and introduction.
    • Excellent computer skills and ability to develop numerical models for the simulation of complex physical systems.
    • Good troubleshooting and failure analysis skills, including design of experiments and statistical analysis.
    • Demonstrated ability in hands-on making/assembling proof of principle prototypes or equipment.
    • Strong presentation preparation and delivery skills with audiences such as Subcontractors, Prime and Government.
    • Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and can deal with people effectively.
    • Excellent communication and relationship skills with Senior Leadership, Program Management, Customers, and engineering team members.
    Armtec Competencies
    • Demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies as an employee: customer focus, ethics and values, problem solving, integrity and trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.
    Education/Previous Experience Requirements
    • Must be a U.S. Person*
    • MS or PhD degree in engineering or physical sciences.  Candidates with a BS and significant research experience will be considered.
    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

    * U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (I-551 Permanent Resident Card/Green Card holder).

    Annual Range: $68,432 - $119,168

    Benefits
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care)
    • Life and Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
    • Disability Insurance
    • Parent Leave Pay
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Vacation
    • Sick Leave
    • Holidays (9 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Tuition Assistance
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EXECUTIVE DEAN, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
  • Barstow Community College
  • Barstow, CA FULL_TIME
  • JOB Implement the goals in support of the mission and strategic plan of the College with a focus on strategic partnerships and workforce development that support innovation. Provide administrative and...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Principal Investigator
  • Tilda Research
  • Redlands, CA PER_DIEM
  • Our Mission!Tilda exists to accelerate the development of new medical treatments by providing every person easy access to clinical trials. As a tech-enabled clinical trial network, we build software a...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Administrative assistant
  • Maxion Research
  • Apple Valley, CA FULL_TIME
  • Remote Telecommute Work From Home Job Description : We are looking for remote, telecommuting candidates from all types of work backgrounds and skill levels to join us. This is a flexible, work from ho...
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Data entry clerk
  • Maxion Research
  • Colton, CA FULL_TIME
  • Remote Work From Home Jobs / Data Entry Clerk - Typing - Work At Home - Doing Data Entry - 100% Remote Earn Immediately Hello and thank you for your interest! We are a growing company that connects jo...
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Cannabis Packager
  • SEEK Executive LLC.
  • Desert Hot Springs, CA FULL_TIME
  • We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to fill the role of Cannabis Packaging and Pre-Roll Specialist at our facility in Desert Hot Springs, CA. This is an exciting opportunity for those with ...
  • 19 Days Ago

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In-bound Customer Sales & Service Representative
  • Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.
  • Corona, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Aircraft Spruce and Specialty is seeking a Talented Customer Sales and Service Represent...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Sales Associate- Palm Springs
  • Regal Wine Company
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • Description Position at Regal Wine Company Position Title: Assistant Sales Associate - Royal Division Department: Sales ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Marketing Coordinator
  • Developlus Inc
  • Corona, CA
  • Position Title: Marketing/Sales Coordinator Function: Provide retailer support for Sales Team and Marketing support to t...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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District Manager - AUS - Riverside, CA
  • Aramark Uniform
  • Riverside, CA
  • ** District Manager - AUS - Riverside, CA** **Job Category****:** In Unit-Service-Mngmt **Requisition Number****:** DIST...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Rep for Escape room- up to $60k/year
  • BRAINY ACTZ INC
  • Murrieta, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Now Hiring: Business Development Sales Representatives Company Description: Brainy Actz ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Professional and Over-The-Counter (OTC) Sales
  • Developlus Inc
  • Corona, CA
  • Director of Professional and Over-The-Counter (OTC) Sales Female owned and operated, Developlus was founded in 1991 and ...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial Sales Representative
  • Clark Pest Control, Inc.
  • Riverside, CA
  • ** Commercial Sales Representative** **Job Category****:** Sales **Requisition Number****:** COMME024017 Showing 1 locat...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Executive - Row Crops
  • Phytech - Plant-Based Farming
  • Coachella, CA
  • Account Executive - Row Crops Location: Imperial Valley or Coachella Valley, California Phytech is leading the charge in...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Coachella (/koʊˈtʃɛlə/, /koʊ.əˈtʃɛlə/) is a city in Riverside County, California; it is the easternmost city in the region collectively known as the Coachella Valley (or the Palm Springs area). It is located 28 miles (45 km) east of Palm Springs, 80 miles (130 km) east of Riverside, and 130 miles (210 km) east of Los Angeles. Known as the "City of Eternal Sunshine", Coachella is largely a rural and agricultural community in the desert and one of the state's fastest growing cities in the late 20th century. When it first incorporated back in 1946, it had 1,000 residents, but the population was 4...
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Income Estimation for Top Research & Development Executive jobs
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