Role: R+D Engineering Manager
Location: Great Yarmouth
Salary: £competitive
Full time office based predominantly, but as a senior staff member there would be occasions where travel may be required.
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.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Oversee the development process of new in-house products ("NPD") from ideation to launch within the stage gate process.
2. Innovate and conceptualize new product designs to maintain competitiveness in the market.
3. Lead efforts in enhancing the performance and features of existing STR products.
4. Manage a team of R&D Electronic Development and Software Engineers, including setting and monitoring objectives, annual reviews, and ensuring day-to-day people management tasks are completed.
5. Ensure the team is fully motivated, committed, and 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 new products, including design verification, bills of materials, manufacture build & test procedures, and staff training.
8. A positive ambassador of the company's values.
9. Interface and work closely with other managers (Production, Procurement, Sales, Ops, Finance, QHSE) and senior management (Regional Directors, Marketing, HR, and C-Suite).
10. Project management of new product developments including labour resource, time, and material budgets.
11. Adhere to all policies and procedures.
12. Carry out other duties as required.
Desired Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
1. Degree level qualifications or equivalent in:
2. Engineering BEng/MEng (Electrical & Electronics Engineering preferred), or Physics/Maths BSc/MSc.
3. The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, a practical doer with a strong emphasis on product improvement and new product design.
4. Must have practical experience with electronic assemblies, firmware & software.
5. Experience of complex project management.
6. Track record with staff supervision, management & mentoring.
7. 5+ years' experience in a relevant engineering development role.
8. Experience within the marine/survey industry preferred.
How to apply?
Please send a CV to daniellechapman@peoplesource.co.uk
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