Research And Development Manager

Description

Research And Development Manager

Location: Staplehurst, Kent (on site) with occasional international travel

Hours: 40hrs, Monday Friday (flexibility required)

Salary: GBP60–80k DOE

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Research And Development Manager to lead Mechanical, Electronics, Software and Physics teams within a growing R&D function. You will set technical direction, ensure safe and efficient delivery, and align engineering output with business goals, customer needs and manufacturing capability.

Key responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams Plan and allocate resources across projects and priorities Oversee delivery from concept through manufacture and installation Chair design reviews and guide key technical decisions Ensure designs are manufacturable, compliant and cost–effective Identify and mitigate technical risk Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools and documentation Contribute to strategy, roadmaps, bids and budgeting Promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance About you (requirements)

Degree in Mechanical/Electronic Engineering, Physics or similar Significant experience in a multidisciplinary environment Proven leadership of engineering teams or complex projects Strong understanding of product development lifecycles Excellent stakeholder, planning and problem–solving skills Desirable

ISO9001 design/development experience Background in scientific instrumentation, EM systems or precision engineering Systems engineering and configuration/change control knowledge Experience transitioning R&D into production Why join our client

Enhanced pension contributions and quarterly bonus Referral scheme and 2x death–in–service Competitive holiday allowance Ongoing training and development A growing, innovative engineering environment with real impact How to apply

Apply now with your CV to be considered for this leadership opportunity.

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