R&D Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Hertfordshire
Salary
35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP Annual + Development, Progression, Benefits
Posted
18 Jun 2021
Closes
16 Jul 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Are you passionate about developing/inventing new products? Do you have a mechanical or scientific engineering background?

Excellent opportunity on offer for someone to join an innovative business who supply their specialist products across the globe. This is an autonomous role, where you will build a team around you.

Do you have experience of product development? Do you have an understanding CAD?

Established over 50 years ago this company design, manufacture and test a range of specialist and bespoke products, that are used across the globe. Due to ambitious growth plans, they have just invested in a brand-new R&D facility and are looking for someone to lead that division and build a team around them.

In this role you will plan and oversee product design/process development from concept through to completion. You will lead R&D staff and liaise with teams throughout the organisation. You will be expected to be proactive and think outside of the box, helping the business find gaps in the market. You conduct tests, experiments and investigations and maintain accurate records, making/procuring products or process prototypes from wood, polymers, elastomers, metals, and other materials.

This role would be ideal for someone who has an inventors mind set, someone that is always thinking outside of the box and likes to take risks. A strong mechanical or scientific engineering background is essential as well as a background in product development or R&D.

The Role:

Research and Development Manager - Specialist Products
Design/manufacture R&D equipment Research and analysis
Plan & oversee product/process development from concept through to completion.
Lead the R&D Team
GBP35'000 - GBP40'000 + Training, Development, Leadership Coaching and Excellent Benefits
To apply for this role, you must:

Have a background in R&D or Product Development
Have an inventive mindset and not afraid to think outside of the box
Have an engineering or scientific background
Have ambitions to build a team around you.
Be able to read technical drawings
This is a rare opportunity where you have the chance to make a real difference in an ambitious business. To apply for this role, click apply or send your CV to (url removed)