Engineering & NPD Manager

Are you an experienced NPD Engineer, who is looking for the next step in your career?

If yes, this could be the role for you. We are now looking for an NPD / Engineering Manager to join a rapidly growing SME, to support an ambitious NPD programme.

Now is an exciting time to join, and play a key role within this growing company, where you can make a significant contribution to the business.

Responsibilities

With a proven track record in managing / leading NPD projects / teams, you will manage and deliver NPD projects on-time, in-full, interfacing with team members and with external partners.

• ‘Hands-on’ NPD activity will include electronics, firmware, software and mechanics, as required.
• You will establish specifications and functional descriptions covering mechanical, electronic and software requirements.
• Further you will, build and execute project plans including budget, time-line and resource allocation (internal and external).
• You will lead a small team of engineers, technicians and/or apprentices.
• You will create and maintain project documentation to a high standard, including meeting and achieving certification to relevant product standards (e.g. EN61010).
• As Engineering and NPD Manager you will contribute to the detailed definition of the Company NPD roadmap and product specifications, and assist with transferring new products to the production team.
• In addition to NPD responsibility, you will also be responsible for the existing product range, supporting service and test with fault finding, identifying solutions for faults and obsolescence.