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Southern Star Windows – Driving Innovation in Window & Door Solutions
At Southern Star Windows, we’re shaping the future of Australia’s residential and commercial building sectors with innovative, high-performance window and door systems.
We are seeking a forward-thinking Group Research & Development Manager to strategically lead cross‑functional teams in shaping and executing product innovations from ideation to commercialisation. This is a rare opportunity to make your mark by delivering cutting‑edge solutions that combine technical excellence, customer insight, and design innovation.
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring three critical strengths:
1. Exceptional Communication
Whether you're outlining a roadmap or sharing a pitch, you communicate strategy and product direction with clarity and impact. You're comfortable presenting new ideas to senior leaders, cross‑functional teams, and key customers.
2. Product Knowledge & Expertise
You have minimum 7 years of proven experience designing and developing window systems, with a deep understanding of industry trends, compliance standards, and ideally, the achievement of developing a full window suite from the ground up.
3. Eye for Design & Manufacture
You bring together a keen eye for exceptional design and a solid grasp of design‑for‑manufacture principles. With a focus on both aesthetics and practicality, you elevate product quality while ensuring effective production and delivery. As the lead designer on key projects, you provide hands‑on technical leadership and actively contribute to the design, prototyping, and engineering of new products.
Why Join Us?
- Lead a talented, multidisciplinary team in a business committed to innovation.
- Shape the product portfolio of one of Australia’s leading window and door manufacturers.
- Work across the full lifecycle—from customer insights and concept design to testing, compliance, and market launch.
- Be part of a values‑driven company that supports growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
If you’re ready to take on a leadership role where your expertise, creativity, and vision will directly influence the future of our products, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build the next generation of window and door solutions.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Wholesale Building Materials
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