At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative product development and ensure top-notch quality across building solutions.
- Company: Join ITW Construction, a global leader in manufacturing with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, performance incentives, hybrid work, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse, supportive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of building products while working with major customers like Bunnings.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in R&D or technical leadership roles.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
- ITW Construction Asia Pacific - Dandenong VIC
- R&D Manager - Shape Innovation, Quality & Technical Excellence
Join our Building Solutions Division as R&D Manager and play a key leadership role in shaping the future of our product portfolio.
Leading a small, high-performing team, you'll be responsible for driving new product development, technical excellence, quality performance and regulatory compliance across a portfolio of market-leading building products, fasteners and hardware solutions.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role where you'll work closely with Product Management, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and major customers, including Bunnings and Mitre 10, to bring innovative products to market and ensure they consistently meet the highest standards of quality, performance and compliance.
What You'll Do
- Lead new product development, from concept and technical assessment through to design, testing, engineering, validation and commercialisation.
- Translate market and customer insights into product improvements, innovation and technical solutions.
- Develop and manage product specifications, technical data, compliance programs, quality systems and packaging requirements across the portfolio.
- Lead, coach and develop a small technical and quality team while maintaining a hands-on approach to problem solving and delivery.
- Provide technical and quality expertise to Sales, Product Management, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
- Partner with key customers to understand requirements and deliver products that meet their technical, quality and commercial expectations.
- Drive value engineering, sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify and manage product, quality and compliance risks, ensuring appropriate controls and standards are maintained.
- What You'll Bring
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience in similar role in building products, construction materials and supplies, hardware or manufacturing.
- Experience leading engineering, technical, quality or R&D teams.
- Experience in successfully delivering new product development and a demonstrated understanding of consumer-led design.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
- What's In It for You
- Competitive salary package, performance-based incentive plan, car allowance and career development opportunities; hybrid working
- High levels of ownership, autonomy and visibility across the business
- Supportive, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement
- A culture that focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion, with access to flexible working options, employee resource groups and community volunteering.
About ITW
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 300 global multi-industry manufacturing leader with approximately 43,000 employees worldwide and revenue of $16 billion in 2025.
ITW Construction Asia Pacific is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
ITW Construction Products Asia Pacific is proud to be endorsed as an employer for all women by WORK180.
R&D Manager employer: ITW Construction Asia Pacific
ITW Construction Products Asia Pacific is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Chirnside Park, VIC, where innovation and autonomy are highly valued. As an Accounts Receivable Officer, you will enjoy a supportive team culture that fosters professional growth and encourages contributions to continuous improvement initiatives. With a strong commitment to employee development and a values-based culture, ITW provides a rewarding opportunity to be part of a globally recognised organisation dedicated to excellence.
Contact Details:
ITW Construction Asia Pacific Recruitment Team
