Vax
Advanced Development - Technical Manager
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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 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.
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We are looking for someone who can provide technical insight and robust scientific evidence to support future product innovation and strategic technology decisions. You will deliver clear evidence-based technical recommendations, identify and help mitigate technology risks, and recognise breakthrough opportunities that can drive innovation and competitive advantage. By applying rigorous research and technical expertise, you will enable well-informed strategic decision-making while contributing to the development of a strong internal research capability through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and scientific excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Lead technical research activities and subject matter experts
- Identify emerging technology routes and options
- Perform first principal engineering analysis
- Drive competitive benchmarking
- Conduct patent & literature reviews
- Define system requirements
- Support technology strategy
- Reduce technical uncertainty through evidence
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What we need from you:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Systems, Aerospace or equivalent Engineering
- Strong analytical / scientific background
- Experience with technical research methodologies
- Systems engineering knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- First principles problem solving
- Highly organised and inquisitive
- Strong presentation skills
- Experience with Motors, Batteries, Filtration, Airflow, etc
Our Values:
- Trust – We’re experts and everything we do is based on brilliant knowledge.
- Honesty – Our commitment to doing the right means we are always open and transparent.
- Resilience – For decades, we have embraced change and been agile in what we do. We aren’t easily discouraged.
- Innovation – We’re curious and explore opportunities, innovating to benefit our customers and business.
- Valued – We are better when each of us feels included and respected for who we are and what we contribute.
- Energy – We are positive thinkers, excited about what we do.
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