RD engineering manager

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

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