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Dandy is making a significant investment in novel manufacturing, automation, and CAD/CAM techniques that will define the future of our industry. We are establishing a new Automation and CAD Software Research team dedicated to solving problems that have never been solved before. This team will provide exploratory and innovative solutions to our most complex challenges and partner with our physical R&D team, software application teams and manufacturing teams to rapidly scale them into production. We are seeking an R&D Software Engineering Manager to build, lead, and inspire this new team. You will be at the heart of Dandy's innovation engine, setting the technical direction and fostering a culture of discovery, scientific rigor, and rapid learning. This is an important leadership role responsible for turning ambitious ideas into tangible solutions that create immense business value.
Job Responsibility:
Lead a high-performing team of R&D engineers, accountable for their performance, growth, and career development
Define the direction of your team by building its technical roadmap, aligning projects with strategic business goals
Drive the execution of complex R&D workstreams, from initial research and experimentation to production-ready solutions
Act as the bridge between innovation and execution, partnering closely with application and manufacturing teams to rapidly scale new technologies
Champion technical excellence, ensuring your team’s work is of the highest quality and operational standard
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning, creating a space for your team to experiment with an expectation of learning from both successes and failures
Cultivate a healthy and collaborative team environment that embodies Dandy’s values
Requirements:
3+ years of engineering management experience, with a proven track record of leading and developing technical teams
Graduate-level degree (Master's or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience in an academic or industrial research setting
Strong background in advanced manufacturing concepts, including additive (e.g., 3D printing) and subtractive (e.g., 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, with the ability to articulate project timelines and complex technical challenges to various stakeholders
A passion for continuous learning and staying current with state-of-the-art developments in cad software, manufacturing and automation
Comfortable with ambiguity and skilled at navigating the path from unstructured problems to concrete solutions