R+D engineering manager

2 weeks ago


Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom People Source Consulting Full time
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:
Oversee the development process of new in-house products ("NPD") from ideation to launch within the stage gate process.
Innovate and conceptualize new product designs to maintain competitiveness in the market.
Lead efforts in enhancing the performance and features of existing STR 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 companies values.
Interfacing and working closely with other managers (Production, Procurement, Sales, Ops, Finance, QHSE) and senior management (Regional Directors, Marketing, HR and C-Suite)
Project management of new product developments including labour resource, time and material budgets.
Adhere to all policies and procedures.
To carry out other duties as required.
Desired Qualifications and Educational Requirements
Degree level qualifications or equivalent in:
Engineering BEng / Meng (Electrical & Electronics Engineering preferred), or Physics/Maths BSc/MSc.
The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, a practical doer with a strong emphasis on product improvement and new product design.
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.
How to apply?
Please send a CV to
People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas
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