Product Development Manager

Product Development Manager

Location:

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 (DOE)

Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• £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.