Head of Research and Development

Avd Appoint Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Devon seeks a Head of Research and Development, offering an annual salary of up to £95,000 plus a 10% bonus. The role involves leading a team in product design and manufacturing while promoting ambitious growth initiatives. Immediate hiring is in place for candidates with relevant experience and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head of R&D, R&D Manager, Engineering Manager, or similar roles.
• Ability to take products from concept to manufacture.
• Familiarity with medical domain standards (ISO:13485, FDA).

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 5 engineers overseeing design and development.
• Ensure project plans, delegation, and resource allocation are followed.
• Conduct performance reviews and appraisals.

Skills

Project planning

People management

Design for Manufacture (DFM)

Design for Assembly (DFA)

Job description

Head of Research and Development - Devon - up to £95,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits - REF 1922

I am currently recruiting for a Head of Research and Development to work for a leading engineering organisation based in Devon. Salary up to £95,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits.

The company are leaders within their field of expertise and are seen as the go to organisation within their specialist product area, not only in the UK, but on an international basis. They have multiple offices throughout the UK, as well as being strategically positioned throughout the world. They have gone from strength to strength over recent years and via organic growth as well as a range of acquisitions they have strengthened their client offering ensuring they stay at the forefront of the market.

To support the growth of the business they now have the need to appoint a Head of Research and Development on a permanent basis.

In this role as an Head of Research and Development, you will be responsible for managing a team of 5 multidisciplined engineers. Your primary objective will be to manage the design and development of products from inception and transfer them across into manufacture ensuring necessary standards are adhered to. You will have the typical management responsibilities included such as; project planning, delegation, resource allocation, training and development, performance reviews and appraisals.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience as an Head of Research and Development, R&D Manager, Engineering Manager, Technical Manager, Product Development Manager or similar
• Previous experience managing people
• Previous evidence taking products from concept / design phase into manufacture
• Experience working in the medical domain (ISO:13485, FDA, MDD, MDR, MDSAP)
• Experience with plastic injection moulding, blow moulding, compression moulding, rotational moulding or plastic extrusion manufacturing processes
• Experience with DFM (Design for Manufacture) and/or DFA (Design for Assembly)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Research and Development to work for a leader within their field. The company has very ambitious, but realistic growth plans and this role is part of the business's succession planning, so stability and progression are both on offer with this opportunity.

This is an immediate requirement so if you have the required skills and experience then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. Either apply direct or contact Adam on 01183 366 100.