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JRG Partners

Director of R & D

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$210K - $240K/yr

Our client, a leading Food Technology Company is seeking a R & D Director. This is a fast growing ... Bachelor's degree in food engineering, food science or a similar discipline; Master's degree or MBA ...

R.D. Olson

Project Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

... R.D. Olson, we don't hire PMs to push paper. We hire them to own the outcome . You'll lead high ... engineering wins and track profitability ✔ Mentor PEs and APMs -- grow the next generation ✔ ...

Labor Solutions, LLC

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R & D Machinist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

This position works closely with engineering, production leadership, and quality teams to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Key ...

R.D. Olson

Project Manager

Sedona, AZ · On-site

... R.D. Olson, we don't hire PMs to push paper. We hire them to own the outcome . You'll lead high ... engineering wins and track profitability ✔ Mentor PEs and APMs -- grow the next generation ✔ ...

R D Olson Construction

Project Manager

Sedona, AZ · On-site

$96.48K - $140K/yr

... R.D. Olson, we don't hire PMs to push paper. We hire them to own the outcome . You'll lead high ... engineering wins and track profitability • Mentor PEs and APMs - grow the next generation • ...

HORIBA

R+D Technician

Reno, NV · On-site

... with engineering and development teams to provide insights and feedback on product performance and safety. · Adhere to all company safety protocols and standards to maintain a safe working ...

R D Olson Construction

Project Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$96.48K - $140K/yr

... R.D. Olson, we don't hire PMs to push paper. We hire them to own the outcome . You'll lead high ... engineering wins and track profitability • Mentor PEs and APMs - grow the next generation • ...

TiltEdge Solutions LLC

R & D Material Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

New York, NY Salary: $100,000 - $110,000/year Duration: Full-time Shift: General Shift lead the ... Bachelor's degree in Textiles, Material Science, Textile Engineering, or related field. * 7-10 ...

Penske Racing South

R & D Leader - IndyCar

Mooresville, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

Position will lead a group of technicians in the primary goal of turnaround service tasks ahead of ... Ensure technicians are following engineering specifications and the final product meets Indy Car ...

SWRI

MANAGER-R&D - Analog Electronics

San Antonio, TX · On-site

* Oversee engineering management on complex, multidisciplinary embedded avionics programs. * Provide ... Lead marketing, business development, and proposal creation efforts to secure new opportunities.

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As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time lead r&d engineer in the United States is $123,784.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFull Time Lead R&D EngineerSenior R&D Engineer
ResponsibilitiesLeading R&D projects, managing teams, strategic planningExecuting research tasks, developing prototypes, supporting project goals
QualificationsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, leadership experienceBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, extensive technical expertise
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams, project management focusResearch labs, technical development
Usage in IndustryCommonly used for leadership roles in R&D departmentsCommonly used for advanced technical roles in R&D

The main difference between a Full Time Lead R&D Engineer and a Senior R&D Engineer lies in their responsibilities and focus. The Lead typically manages teams and oversees project strategy, while the Senior focuses on technical expertise and research execution. Both roles require strong engineering credentials, but the Lead emphasizes leadership and project management.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Lead R&D Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, and 23% Part Time. Highlights an 73% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,784 per year, or $59.5 per hour.

Director of R & D

JRG Partners

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$210K - $240K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Our client, a leading Food Technology Company is seeking a R & D Director.
This is a fast growing company and is an exciting career opportunity!
The Director of R&D will be reporting to the VP of R&D (BU: External Services). This position is located in the San Francisco area.
You will be responsible for
? own the product development process and be the guardian for the advancement to each development phase
? be the subject matter expert for all product development ventures with 3rd party partners
? work side by side with all the company functions in order to drive the top line, the efficiencies as well as uniquity of all products
? work with suppliers, co-manufacturing partners and customers on the development of all product propositions
? ensure product superiority status across our competitors in the spaces where we operate
? be the subject matter expert for R&D NORAM and the balance of the geographies where they operate and/or has partnerships
? be responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining talent for the R&D BU team
? be accountable on working side by side with the machine learning team and the research team on all product development on improvement projects
Key Qualifications
? 10 or more years of progressive R&D experience in plant-based food products including successful execution of plant-based food products
? Bachelor's degree in food engineering, food science or a similar discipline; Master's degree or MBA a plus
? experience in working with ingredient suppliers and co-manufacturers
  • possess experience working in a consumer food company, start up experience preferred
  • excel in a startup environment and is excited to create new procedures and processes from scratch, and has a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
  • be a problem solver, have a general manager mindset, and take the initiative to get the job done
  • have strong negotiation, presentation and relationship building skills.
  • have excellent presentation and influencing skills
  • possess strong planning, project management, and execution skills, and the ability to articulate where and how you have used them
  • rigorous data driven/analytical capability and ability and presence to present data effectively to a leadership team
  • demonstrated leadership ability + work well in teams and cross functional groups in a matrixed environment both regionally and globally
  • be agile, adaptable, and thrive in a dynamic and changing culture
  • possess strong computer skills including a high level of proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel
  • ability to travel at least 30% of the time

Authorization to work in the US required.
Compensation based on experience!

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