Advanced Development - Technical Research Manager

Technical Research Manager – Advanced Development

Global Floorcare, part of TTI, is home to two iconic floorcare brands:
Vax and Hoover. As the Technical Research Manager, you will lead the technical research capability within Advanced Development, providing engineering depth that underpins future innovation.

• Lead and develop the 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.

• 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 simulations, engineering analysis and physical testing to de‑risk technologies in support of engineering decisions.
• Proven ability to define system requirements, performance targets and technical validation strategies.
• Excellent first‑principles engineering capability, analytical thinking and mechanical engineering judgement.
• Confident communicator with experience presenting complex technical recommendations to senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.

• Technical authority: trusted engineering expert providing sound technical judgement and guiding complex engineering decisions.
• Engineering science: use first principles, modelling and analysis to understand broader system behaviour and solve complex problems.
• Systems thinking: see the complete product, balance interactions, trade‑offs and performance across all fields of engineering.
• Capability leadership: develop and inspire specialist engineers, build technical excellence across CFD, NVH, modelling and engineering.
• Evidence‑led decisions: reduce uncertainty through robust analysis techniques.
• Strategic influence: shape our future by providing confidence needed to invest in new ideas.