Technical; R&D Manager

R&D / Technical Manager — Ashford, Kent Overview

Paradigm Employment Services are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established international engineering and manufacturing business for an experienced R&D / Technical Manager.

Reporting into the Technical Director, you'll lead a small technical team while overseeing the development of new electronic hardware products from concept through to manufacture. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership and product innovation.

• Lead and develop a small R&D technical team
• Manage the development of new electronic hardware products
• Produce technical specifications and product documentation
• Liaise with suppliers throughout the product development process
• Support PCB/electronic board development
• Drive continuous product improvement and innovation
• Work closely with production and technical teams to ensure successful product delivery

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience managing technical or engineering teams
• Strong electronics design and product development experience
• Knowledge of PCB/electronic board development
• Experience working with suppliers and technical stakeholders
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and product development
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

• Salary of £42,000-£50,000
• Bonus scheme
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to lead innovative product development projects
• Career progression within an international organisation
• Collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment