DPR Construction is looking to support the development of new ideas and solutions through the R&D development cycle, from concept discovery and evaluation through feasibility testing, prototype coordination, and transition to production or implementation.
Requirements
- Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles
- Prefabrication and efficient assembly solutions
- Digital tools to improve efficiency and create user-friendly processes
- R&D workflow management
- Data-driven insights and reporting
- Cost, budget, and documentation tracking
- New technologies to support R&D
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the concept discovery and evaluation of new R&D ideas and support their advancement through the development process, from feasibility to design, testing, and market analysis, with attention to constructability, manufacturing efficiency, and DFMA principles.
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technical experts to plan prototypes, evaluate design approaches, and coordinate testing and validation for solutions that support prefabrication and efficient assembly.
- Collaborate in designing, managing, and optimizing the R&D workflow to evaluate, prioritize, and track research and development projects across the DPR Family of Companies.
- Leverage new technologies and digital tools to improve efficiency and create user-friendly processes that make it easy for employees to engage with R&D.
- Prepare progress reports, track KPIs, and support data-driven insights to communicate R&D project outcomes, resource utilization, and overall program health to stakeholders.
- Support cost, budget, and documentation tracking for R&D projects.
- Partner with DPR workgroups to prioritize and align R&D projects with business needs, and once complete through the R&D process, prepare for effective handoff to the appropriate teams for implementation.
Other
- Strong communication skills
- Curiosity and the ability to both facilitate and contribute to hands-on product development efforts
- Travel outside of your region
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Ability to work in a team environment and build relationships with regional leadership, project teams, and craft personnel
