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:
1. Oversee the development process of new in-house products from ideation to launch within the stage gate process.
2. Innovate and conceptualise new product designs to maintain competitiveness in the market.
3. Lead efforts in enhancing the performance and features of existing products.
4. 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.
5. Ensuring the team are fully motivated, committed and are a high performing, reliable team.
6. Responsible for department recruitment, training and other line management responsibilities.
7. Responsible for handover of all deliverables to successfully launch ...