Advanced Development - Technical Research Manager

## Advanced Development - Technical Research Manager Apply locations:
Droitwich spa, UKtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR4686
** If you’re looking for a progressive and rewarding career and you thrive in a fast-paced, fun and team-orientated environment, then look no further!
Overview of Vax:
** Our heritage-rich, expert-led business has always had the same goal: to prioritize innovation and to design easy-to-use products that seamlessly integrate into our customers' lives, offering reliable, quick solutions to cleaning homes, whatever the mess.

Vax has forged its reputation as a brand that focuses on the needs of its customers. Our culture of innovation is at the heart of everything we do and we work hard to constantly think of new ways to improve our products, ensuring that we deliver premium quality products for our customers.
** Advanced Development  - Technical Research Manager
** Global Floorcare, part of TTI, is home to two iconic floorcare brands:
Vax and Hoover.  Together, we combine decades of expertise with a passion for innovation, creating products that make cleaning faster, easier and more effective for millions of customers around the world.

Our success is built on understanding the needs of consumers and continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible in floorcare. Backed by the scale and strength of a global business, we are committed to developing high-quality, innovative solutions that deliver exceptional performance and help people care for their homes with confidence. As our Technical Research Manager, you’ll lead the technical research capability within Advanced Development, providing the engineering depth that underpins future innovation.

Leading our team of subject matter experts across CFD, NVH, System Modelling and Multi-Physics, you’ll ensure emerging technologies and concepts are built upon sound engineering principles and robust technical evidence.

Key

Duties include:

* Lead and develop our Engineering Sciences capability, providing technical direction across CFD, NVH, Systems Modelling and Multi-physics.
* Guide the technical evaluation and maturation of new technologies, reducing uncertainty through structured engineering analysis and experimentation.
* Apply first principles engineering and sound mechanical engineering judgement to solve complex challenges.
* Develop system level understanding, engineering models and technical requirements to support concept development.
* Define technical learning plans and validation activities to de risk technologies before transition into NPD.
* Partner with Electrical Engineering and Industrial Design to ensure concepts are electro mechanically robust and the systems are optimised.
* Work with suppliers, universities and technology partners to evaluate emerging technologies and engineering methodologies.
* Present clear, evidence based technical recommendations that influence product architectures, our technology strategy and future investment decisions.
** What we’re looking for
** You’re an exceptional engineer with a passion for understanding how complex systems behave. You combine deep technical expertise with strong engineering judgement. You enjoy leading highly capable specialists and thrive on solving challenging problems through science, modelling and evidence. You’re as comfortable reviewing simulation data as you are influencing strategic technical decisions.
** Skills, Experience & Competencies
*** Bachelor’s degree (BSc or BEng) in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering or related discipline. (Master’s advantageous but not required).
* 8+ Years experience in Advanced Development, Research, Mechanical, Simulation or Systems Engineering within complex consumer or electromechanical products.
* Experience with Motors, Compressors, Filtration Systems and Pumps is desirable.
* Demonstrated technical leadership of specialist engineering disciplines such as CFD, NVH, System Modelling, Multi-Physics or Performance Engineering.
* Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, fluid dynamics, aeroacoustics, heat transfer, structural behaviour and system level engineering.
* Experience using…