Research And Development Manager
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Location: Staplehurst, Kent (on site) with occasional international travel
Hours: 40hrs, Monday – Friday (flexibility required)
Salary: £60-80k 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. xgikmsk Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status About Morgan Jones: Morgan Jones Limited acts ...
Research And Development Manager in Headcorn employer: Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants
Our company is an exceptional employer located in Kent, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. We prioritise employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that enhances work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that values compliance and integrity while making a meaningful impact in international trade.
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