Development Project Lead - Manufacturing & R&D Growth

Hunter Selection Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for technical advance

Job summary

Hunter Selection Ltd in Cardiff, Wales, is seeking a Development Project Manager with strong R&D and manufacturing experience to lead multi-project activities from concept to production. The role focuses on delivering new designs, maintaining technical files, and coordinating cross-functional teams.

You will work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and Sales to transfer designs into full production while seeking cost savings through design and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing product development or R&D projects in manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong CAD literacy and ability to interpret detailed technical drawings.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Background in metal fabrication or architectural hardware is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple R&D projects, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Produce and maintain technical files, drawings and test evidence for product cert.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality and Sales to transfer designs to production.
• Identify opportunities to simplify design and optimise material use and cost.
• Work with suppliers and testing partners to develop new assemblies or hardware.
• Monitor risks and document design changes with robust approvals.

Skills

CAD literacy

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

People management

Manufacturing background

Job description

Hunter Selection Ltd in Cardiff, Wales, is seeking a Development Project Manager with strong R&D and manufacturing experience to lead multi-project activities from concept to production. The role focuses on delivering new designs, maintaining technical files, and coordinating cross-functional teams.

You will work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and Sales to transfer designs into full production while seeking cost savings through design and process improvements.