R&D Manager

Our client based in Great Yarmouth are looking for a R&D Manager to join their team on a staff basis. Key Duties: * 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 company’s 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 STR policies and procedures. * To carry out other duties as required. Experience & Qualifications: * Previous experience in electronic engineering design is essential * Knowledge and experience of technical product design & manufacture processes. * Experience of subsea/offshore electronics/design, preferred but not essential. * Strong knowledge in electronics, with good awareness of electrical, mechanical, software/Firmware is essential. * Engineering qualifications to BEng level or equivalent preferred / equivalent experience essential. * Excellent attention to detail. * Effective communication skills. * Ambitious and self-motivated