Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

R&D Manager

Randstad España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Your next professional challenge? Leading the DNA of structural innovation at an industrial benchmark.
We are looking for a professional with strategic vision and a solid technical background to take command of the R&D department, transforming engineering concepts into real solutions that define the future of the lifting and construction sector.

Your mission will be to lead the analysis, development, and evaluation of new products, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of regulations and technology.

Strategic Planning: Develop and ensure compliance with the R&D activity and resource plan.

Product Engineering: Lead the design and implementation of projects, participating directly in structural design through finite element analysis.

Innovation Ecosystem Management: Coordinate projects with external research centers, universities, and experts for the development of the technological plan.

Team Leadership: Supervise and enhance the professional development of a multidisciplinary team composed of electrical and mechanical engineers and draftsmen.

Monitoring and Regulations: Attend national and international regulatory forums and manage R&D grants.

We are looking for a profile with a solid technical foundation capable of validating every phase of the design process:

Education: Degree or Higher Industrial Engineering, specializing in Mechanics.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years in similar R&D positions within the industrial sector, with special value placed on the elevator area.

Software and Tools: Proficiency in Solid Edge and finite element analysis tools.

Languages: Advanced level of English (C1) for technical and regulatory communication. Knowledge of French, German, or Basque will be positively valued.

Availability: Ability to travel occasionally (up to 30 days per year) and aptitude for working at heights (product validation).

We seek the maturity of a leader who combines:

Technical credibility to be a reference for the team and suppliers.

Initiative and Strategic Vision to anticipate market changes.

Effective and empathetic communication for people management and external negotiation.

Contract: Permanent, integrating into a newly created position with a direct impact on the business.

Compensation: Competitive Annual Gross Salary.

Tools: Laptop, mobile phone, business card, and company Visa card.

Schedule: Full-time, with the autonomy required by a position of responsibility.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Tu próximo reto profesional? Liderar el ADN de la innovación estructural en un referente industrial.
Buscamos a un profesional con visión estratégica y sólido bagaje técnico para asumir el mando del departamento de I+D, transformando conceptos de ingeniería en soluciones reales que definan el futuro del sector de elevación y construcción.

Tu misión será liderar el análisis, desarrollo y evaluación de nuevos productos, garantizando que la compañía se mantenga a la vanguardia normativa y tecnológica.

Planificación Estratégica: Elaborar y velar por el cumplimiento del plan de actividades y recursos de I+D.

Ingeniería de Producto: Liderar el diseño y la implementación de proyectos, participando directamente en el diseño estructural mediante cálculo por elementos finitos.

Gestión del Ecosistema de Innovación: Coordinar proyectos con centros de investigación externos, universidades y expertos para el desarrollo del plan tecnológico.

Liderazgo de Equipos: Supervisar y potenciar el desarrollo profesional de un equipo multidisciplinar compuesto por ingenieros eléctricos, mecánicos y delineantes.

Vigilancia y Normativa: Asistir a foros normativos nacionales e internacionales y gestionar las subvenciones de I+D.

Buscamos un perfil con una sólida base técnica capaz de validar cada fase del proceso de diseño:

Formación: Grado o Ingeniería Superior Industrial, con especialidad en Mecánica.

Experiencia: Mínimo 5 años en puestos similares de I+D dentro del sector industrial, con especial valoración en el área de elevadores.

Software y Herramientas: Dominio de Solid Edge y herramientas de análisis de elementos finitos.

Idiomas: Nivel avanzado de Inglés (C1) para interlocución técnica y normativa. Se valorará positivamente el conocimiento de Francés, Alemán o Euskera.

Disponibilidad: Capacidad para viajar de forma puntual (hasta 30 días al año) y aptitud para trabajos en altura (validación de producto)

Buscamos la madurez de un líder que combine:

Credibilidad técnica para ser un referente ante el equipo y proveedores.

Iniciativa y Visión Estratégica para anticipar cambios en el mercado.

Comunicación eficaz y empática para la gestión de personas y negociación externa

Contrato: Indefinido, integrándote en una posición de nueva creación con impacto directo en el negocio.

Retribución: Salario Bruto Anual competitivo