R&D Manager

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently seeking a R&D Manager to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full-time, permanent basis.

Role Summary:

This role is pivotal in driving product-oriented initiatives, focusing on both the enhancement of existing products and the development of new, innovative solutions. The R&D Manager will be responsible for the initiation, planning, execution and successful completion of new product development projects – in accordance with the NPD stage gate process; on time; to specification; to product cost; within planned budget.

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development process of new in-house products from ideation to launch within the stage gate process.


• Innovate and conceptualise new product designs to maintain competitiveness in the market.


• Lead efforts in enhancing the performance and features of existing products.


• Managing a team of R&D Electronic Development, and Software Engineers, which includes setting and monitoring objectives, annual reviews and ensuring day to day people management tasks are completed.


• Ensuring the team are fully motivated, committed and are a high performing, reliable team.


• Responsible for department recruitment, training and other line management responsibilities.


• Responsible for handover of all deliverables to successfully launch new products, including design verification, bills of materials, manufacture build & test procedures and staff training.


• A positive ambassador of the company’s values.


• Interfacing and working closely with other managers and senior management.


• Project management of new product developments including labour resource, time and material budgets.

Education and Experience:

• Degree level qualifications or equivalent in: Engineering BEng / Meng (Electrical & Electronics Engineering preferred), or Physics/Maths BSc/MSc.


• Must have practical experience with electronic assemblies, firmware & software.


• Experience of complex project management.


• Track record with staff supervision, management & mentoring.


• 5+ years’ experience in relevant engineering development role.


• Experience within marine / survey industry preferred.

Person Specification:

• The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, a practical doer with a strong emphasis on product improvement and new product design.


• Critical problem-solving mentality.


• High attention to detail & quality.


• Clear and concise technical communications both written and verbal.


• Ability to train & mentor new staff.


• Drive & the ability to complete complex tasks to high quality within deadlines.


• Desire to adopt and implement new technologies.


• Constructive / creative mindset.

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.