Head of Research and Development

1 month ago

Nationwide, United Kingdom NDT Resources ltd Full time

Want to join a world-leading high-tech company on a mission to develop and manufacture best-in-class Non-destructive Testing (NDT) robotic systems, instruments, software, controllers and probes for the nuclear energy, space, aerospace and medical sectors?
My client is based in Croatia, but operates globally. They have been at the cutting edge of NDT technology and services for almost 35 years. Their primary focus and success has been the creation of inspection solutions for hazardous areas in the nuclear sector, using systems they've developed entirely in-house.
For example, they develop systems for the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) project, an international nuclear fusion engineering project and the greatest scientific project in the world.
The foundation for all their new products is a passion for new technologies. They regard the most important resources of the company to be their members, their knowledge, their values and motivation.
The company is expanding rapidly and they would like to complement their team with a highly qualified person willing to work in a dynamic environment as Head of R&D.
You would manage and mentor a team of highly qualified design engineers. The R & D team include mechanical, electrical and software design engineers. The critical expertise for the Head of R & D is mechanical design. You will have full P & L responsibilities for all projects.
Equipment to be designed will include robots, fabricated supports for NDT equipment, NDT flaw detectors (instruments) and probes.
Knowledge of NDT applications is desirable, but not essential.
As the Head of Research and Development, you will have the chance to work with the world's leading NDT experts and play a key role in driving company success.
Key expertise for this position:
Innovation and Creativity
Must be able to think creatively and encourage innovation
Communication Skills
Effective communication with all stakeholders, bridging the gap between upper management and team members
Project Management
Create and manage project plans, set milestones and deadlines, and monitor progress against goals.
Leadership and Team Building
Recruiting, training, and mentoring team members, as well as creating a positive and inclusive team culture.
Flexibility and Adaptability
Ability to adjust plans and strategies according to company priorities.
Strategic Thinking
Creating and executing long term plans and goals anticipating changes in the market.
Technical Experience in the Related Field
Technical background to support the team and contribute to the development of new ideas.
If you have the experience and skills outlined here and looking to join a company that is growing rapidly, then this is the role for you. Apply now to play a pivotal part of something big
Job requirements
* PhD or MS in mechanical design
* Minimum 15 years of previous experience working in technical R&D projects related to mechanical design and robotics. Advantageous: nuclear, NDT or aerospace industries.
* Previous experience in leading teams and projects
* Proven ability to work in a cross-functional team
* Experienced in managing multiple competing priorities and duties
* Hands-on experience with complex project management
* Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Effective negotiation skills
* Proactive problem solver
Job responsibilities
* Set the overall innovative vision and direction for R&D, in alignment with the company's goals and strategies. Furthermore, developing and implementing technologies that support these.
* Identify new technologies and innovation opportunities that can drive growth and competitive advantage – R&D strategy focusing on products commercialization for next 5 years.
* Build and lead an efficient team of highly skilled employees.
* Build and maintain partnerships with external technology providers, research institutions, and other industry stakeholders.
* Stay up to date with the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in the industry.
* Communicate regularly with the leadership and other stakeholders and providing updates on the Department's progress and seeking input and feedback.
* Implement the strategy, plans and budget in the field of robotics, instruments, probes and software.
* Plan, organise, coordinate and monitor projects, especially improve new projects based on the feedback from current projects and other organizational units.
* Continuously work on improving existing projects and products with the aim of increasing quality and efficiency and production cost reduction.
* Support the Sales Department by providing information necessary for realizing business opportunities and producing different reports on available products.
Job benefits
* Flexible working arrangement
* Competitive compensation package
* Performance based annual bonuses
* Professional development options
* Basic annual leave 23 days, additional days depending on the complexity of the job
* Health insurance (monthly premium)
* Annual general medical check-up
* Christmas and Easter financial bonus
* Multi-Sport sports card
* Additional education and development training

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