Company Overview:
Join a leading innovator in the Electronics sector, where they focus on driving forward product development initiatives to create cutting-edge solutions. Our team is dedicated to enhancing existing products and developing new, market-leading innovations.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Research and Development (R&D) Manager to lead our product-oriented initiatives. This role involves the initiation, planning, execution, and successful completion of new product development projects. The R&D Manager will oversee the entire development process, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.
Key Responsibilities:
- New Product Development: Oversee the end-to-end development of in-house products, from ideation to launch, using the stage gate process.
- Innovation and Design: Drive innovation by conceptualising new product designs to maintain market competitiveness.
- Product Enhancement: Lead initiatives to improve the performance and features of existing products.
- Team Leadership: Manage a team of R&D professionals, including setting objectives, conducting annual reviews, and handling day-to-day people management tasks.
- Motivation and Performance: Ensure the team remains motivated, committed, and high-performing.
- Recruitment and Training: Handle department recruitment, training, and other line management responsibilities.
- Product Launch: Ensure successful product launches by managing deliverables, including design verification, bills of materials, and training.
- Company Values: Act as a positive ambassador for the company's values.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including Production, Procurement, Sales, Operations, Finance, and HR, as well as senior management.
- Project Management: Oversee new product development projects, managing labor resources, time, and material budgets.
- Policy Adherence: Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Additional Duties: Perform other duties as required.
Reporting Structure:
- Immediate Supervisor: Group Product and Technology Director
- Direct Reports: R&D Team
Financial Responsibilities:
Manage R&D development costs within the approved budget.
Key Relationships:
- Group P&T Director: Report on KPIs and implement new product development plans.
- Production Manager: Provide technical product support and participate in continuous improvement programs and product launches.
- R&D Staff: Ensure implementation of new product development deliverables and product launch support.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree in Engineering (BEng/MEng), Physics, or Maths (BSc/MSc), with Electrical & Electronics Engineering preferred.
- Proven results-oriented individual with a strong emphasis on product improvement and new product design.
- Practical experience with electronic assemblies, firmware, and software.
- Experience managing complex projects.
- Demonstrated track record of supervising, managing, and mentoring staff.
- Over 5 years of experience in an engineering development role.
- Experience in the marine/survey industry is a plus.
Personal Skills and Competencies:
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to train and mentor new staff.
- Drive to complete complex tasks to a high standard within deadlines.
- Passion for adopting and implementing new technologies.
- Creative and constructive mindset.
Application Process:
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