R&D Manager
Pubblicato il 19-10-2026 - ACMA, a Coesia in Pistoia
ACMA is a leading organization headquartered in Bologna, Italy.
As a key player in the consumer goods industry for over 100 years, we specialize in manufacturing packaging machines for a range of sectors, including Food, Personal Care, Home Care, Chemicals.
Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative tailor‑made packaging machinery solutions, by working hand‑in‑hand with customers and partners.
We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
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ACMA is part of Coesia, a group of innovation‑based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2026.
About the Role As R&D; Manager, you will lead a team of experienced Mechanical Designers and Engineers within ACMA's Innovation R&D; organization,
driving the development of new packaging solutions and next‑generation machinery.
You will play a key role in translating market and customer needs into innovative technical solutions, supervising the full product development lifecycle from concept definition to industrialization. This position combines people leadership with strong technical ownership, requiring the ability to guide engineering decisions, challenge design choices, and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
The ideal candidate is a passionate engineering leader with a solid background in complex machinery design, capable of balancing innovation, technical excellence, and team development.
Your main responsibilities will be:
- Lead and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers and Designers, fostering technical growth, collaboration, and engagement.
- Drive innovation projects and new product development initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy and market needs.
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