Electronics R&D Manager — Lead Product Innovation

Bolt Technical; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolt Technical is seeking an experienced R&D Manager - Electronics to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in Hertfordshire. You will oversee the full product development lifecycle from concept and design through testing, compliance and production, working closely with the Managing Director.

The role requires hands-on leadership in analogue/digital electronics, embedded systems and microcontrollers, with a proven track record of taking products to production and ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Degree in electronics or related field; proven leadership of an R&D/engineering team.
• Experience bringing electronics products from concept to production.
• Knowledge of analogue/digital electronics and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory, testing and certification processes.
• Strong PM and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary R&D engineering team of 4
• Define and deliver the R&D strategy in line with business objectives
• Oversee the design and development of electronic products
• Manage products from concept and feasibility through to prototyping, testing and production
• Provide technical leadership across electronics, embedded systems and product development
• Oversee product testing, validation and regulatory compliance
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement and Quality teams
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring priorities, timescales and deliverables are met
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the product portfolio

Skills

People management

Project management

Technical leadership

Embedded systems

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems or related

Tools

Altium

Job description

Bolt Technical is seeking an experienced R&D Manager - Electronics to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in Hertfordshire. You will oversee the full product development lifecycle from concept and design through testing, compliance and production, working closely with the Managing Director.

The role requires hands-on leadership in analogue/digital electronics, embedded systems and microcontrollers, with a proven track record of taking products to production and ensuring regulatory