Product Development Manager

About Cubis Systems

Cubis Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of network access products for the infrastructure, utility and construction markets. Headquartered in Northern Ireland, Cubis is part of the €27 billion CRH Group and operates from multiple sites across the UK and Ireland, exporting to over 30 countries worldwide.

Country: United Kingdom

Req : 524956

Job Type
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Full Time

Workplace Type
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Hybrid

Seniority Level
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Mid-Senior Level

Role Overview: The Product Development Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of new products, from concept through to launch, ensuring alignment with market needs, business strategy, and operational capability. This role will drive innovation across the product portfolio, working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, commercial, and marketing teams to deliver high‑quality, commercially viable solutions.

• Provide leadership to a team of Design Engineers, including mentoring, performance management, and capability development to ensure delivery of high-quality product solutions.
• Lead the development of new products through structured stage-gate / NPI processes.
• Translate customer, market, and regulatory requirements into product specifications.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, product improvement, and cost optimisation.
• Ensure product designs meet performance, quality, and safety standards.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from concept to commercialisation.
• Define timelines, budgets, and resource requirements for development projects.
• Ensure on-time delivery of product launches in line with business objectives.
• Monitor risks and implement mitigation plans across development activities.
• Work closely with manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to ensure feasibility and scalability.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to align product development with market demand and growth strategy.
• Engage with marketing to support product positioning, messaging, and launch activities.
• Gather and interpret customer feedback to inform product development decisions.
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and industry innovations.
• Represent Cubis Systems in technical discussions with customers and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across product performance, cost efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Introduce new technologies, materials, or processes to enhance product offering.
• Support standardisation and best practices across product development processes.
• Preparation of technical documentation, specifications, and product data sheets.
• Supporting product testing, validation, and certification processes.
• Contributing to internal training and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and industry regulations.

• Degree in Engineering, Product Design, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in product development or engineering roles.
• Proven track record of delivering new products to market.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven experience in product development within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of NPI / stage-gate processes.
• Experience with materials, tooling, and manufacturing methods (e.g., plastics, moulding, or construction products desirable).
• Demonstrated project management capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Competitive salary
• Company pension contribution
• A range of healthcare options
• Competitive holidays, including Christmas shutdown
• Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
• Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral programme
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group

Interested candidates should submit their applications to  by Monday 15th June 2026.

EEO Statement: Cubis Systems is an equal opportunity employer, which values differences in our people. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, and disability.