R&D Manager
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- England,East of England,Norfolk
- full-time
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently seeking a R&D Managerto join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full-time, permanent basis.
Role Summary:
This role is pivotal in driving product-oriented initiatives, focusing on both the enhancement of existing products and the development of new, innovative solutions. The R&D Manager will be responsible for the initiation, planning, execution and successful completion of new product development projects - in accordance with the NPD stage gate process; on time; to specification; to product cost; within planned budget.
Main Responsibilities:
*Oversee the development process of new in-house products from ideation to launch within the stage gate process.
*Innovate and conceptualise new product designs to maintain competitiveness in the market.
*Lead efforts in enhancing the performance and features of existing products.
*Managing a team of R&D Electronic Development, and Software Engineers, which includes setting and monitoring objectives, annual reviews and ensuring day to day people management tasks are completed.
*Ensuring the team are fully motivated, committed and are a high performing, reliable team.
*Responsible for department recruitment, training and other line management responsibilities.
*Responsible for handover of all deliverables to successfully launch new products, including design verification, bills of materials, manufacture build & test procedures and staff training.
*A positive ambassador of the company’s values.
*Interfacing and working closely with other managers and senior management.
*Project management of new product developments including labour resource, time and material budgets.
Education and Experience:
*Degree level qualifications or equivalent in: Engineering BEng / Meng (Electrical & Electronics Engineering preferred), or Physics/Maths BSc/MSc.
*Must have practical experience with electronic assemblies, firmware & software.
*Experience of complex project management.
*Track record with staff supervision, management & mentoring.
*5+ years’ experience in relevant engineering development role.
*Experience within marine / survey industry preferred.
Person Specification:
*The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, a practical doer with a strong emphasis on product improvement and new product design.
*Critical problem-solving mentality.
*High attention to detail & quality.
*Clear and concise technical communications both written and verbal.
*Ability to train & mentor new staff.
*Drive & the ability to complete complex tasks to high quality within deadlines.
*Desire to adopt and implement new technologies.
*Constructive / creative mindset.
If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.
Role Summary:
This role is pivotal in driving product-oriented initiatives, focusing on both the enhancement of existing products and the development of new, innovative solutions. The R&D Manager will be responsible for the initiation, planning, execution and successful completion of new product development projects - in accordance with the NPD stage gate process; on time; to specification; to product cost; within planned budget.
Main Responsibilities:
*Oversee the development process of new in-house products from ideation to launch within the stage gate process.
*Innovate and conceptualise new product designs to maintain competitiveness in the market.
*Lead efforts in enhancing the performance and features of existing products.
*Managing a team of R&D Electronic Development, and Software Engineers, which includes setting and monitoring objectives, annual reviews and ensuring day to day people management tasks are completed.
*Ensuring the team are fully motivated, committed and are a high performing, reliable team.
*Responsible for department recruitment, training and other line management responsibilities.
*Responsible for handover of all deliverables to successfully launch new products, including design verification, bills of materials, manufacture build & test procedures and staff training.
*A positive ambassador of the company’s values.
*Interfacing and working closely with other managers and senior management.
*Project management of new product developments including labour resource, time and material budgets.
Education and Experience:
*Degree level qualifications or equivalent in: Engineering BEng / Meng (Electrical & Electronics Engineering preferred), or Physics/Maths BSc/MSc.
*Must have practical experience with electronic assemblies, firmware & software.
*Experience of complex project management.
*Track record with staff supervision, management & mentoring.
*5+ years’ experience in relevant engineering development role.
*Experience within marine / survey industry preferred.
Person Specification:
*The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, a practical doer with a strong emphasis on product improvement and new product design.
*Critical problem-solving mentality.
*High attention to detail & quality.
*Clear and concise technical communications both written and verbal.
*Ability to train & mentor new staff.
*Drive & the ability to complete complex tasks to high quality within deadlines.
*Desire to adopt and implement new technologies.
*Constructive / creative mindset.
If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.
Job number 1795135