At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative product development from concept to launch in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a well-established and innovative manufacturing business with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and the chance to shape product strategy.
- Other info: Exciting projects and a supportive environment for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving product innovation and leading a skilled engineering team.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and proven leadership in New Product Development.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
- Product Development Manager
- Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
About the Role
Stonetech Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established and innovative manufacturing business seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to join their Senior Leadership Team.
This is a key strategic appointment where you'll lead the company's product development function, driving innovation from concept through to commercialisation while shaping the future direction of the product portfolio.
You'll manage a small but highly skilled engineering team, combining technical leadership with commercial thinking to identify new opportunities, improve existing products and support the continued growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of new products from concept through to launch.
- Drive continuous improvement and enhancement of existing product ranges.
- Identify opportunities to introduce products into new markets and applications.
- Provide technical leadership across the business, ensuring products meet customer requirements, regulatory standards and manufacturing capability.
- Work closely with senior management to influence business strategy through technical expertise.
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Product Development, R&D and Software Engineers.
- Manage product roadmaps, development projects and engineering priorities.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, sales and customers to ensure successful product delivery.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
- The Person
We're looking for someone who combines strong engineering knowledge with commercial awareness and proven leadership experience.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Proven experience leading New Product Development (NPD) within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience taking products from concept through design, testing and commercial launch.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing technical or engineering teams.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical excellence against business objectives.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Desirable Experience
- HVAC or industrial product manufacturing.
- Technically complex mechanical products.
- Research & Development environments.
- Software or electronic product integration.
- Experience working within regulated or quality-driven manufacturing industries.
- What's on Offer
- £60,000 - £75,000 depending on experience.
- Senior Leadership Team position with genuine influence over business direction.
- Opportunity to shape future product strategy.
- Lead exciting new product development projects.
- Collaborative and innovative working environment.
- Long-term career progression within a growing manufacturing business.
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Product Development Manager employer: Stonetech Recruitment
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