R&D Manager

2 weeks ago

Norfolk, United Kingdom NES Fircroft Full time
Research and Development Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research & Development (R&D) Manager to join our client in Great Yarmouth. The successful candidate will report to the Group Products & Technology (P&T) Director and be responsible for driving product-orientated initiatives, focussing on both the enhancement of existing products and the development of new, innovative solutions. The Research & Development 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.

The applicant will need to demonstrate a results -orientated leadership, in a fast-paced environment and must have a strong emphasis on product improvement and new product design.

Main Responsibilities

â Oversee the development process of new in-house products ("NPD") from ideation to launch within the stage gate process.
â Innovate and conceptualize new product designs to maintain competitiveness in the market.
â Lead efforts in enhancing the performance and features of existing products.
â 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.
â Ensuring the team are fully motivated, committed and are a high performing, reliable team.
â Responsible for department recruitment, training and other line management responsibilities.
â Responsible for handover of all deliverables to successfully launch new products, including design verification, bills of materials, manufacture build & test procedures and staff training.
â Project management of new product developments including labour resource, time and material budgets.

Requirements of Role

â Qualified to Degree level or equivalent in Engineering BEng / Meng (Electrical & Electronics Engineering preferred), or Physics/Maths BSc/MSc.
â Practical experience with electronic assemblies, firmware & software is essential.
â Experience of complex project management.
â Track record with staff supervision, management & mentoring.
â 5+ years experience in relevant engineering development role.
â Experience within marine / survey industry preferred

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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