New Product Development Manager

WHD; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company in Slough is seeking an experienced NPD Manager to lead product development from concept to production. The candidate will coordinate with cross-functional teams and translate complex market requirements into actionable product specifications. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a relevant qualification or experience. This role is fully onsite with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading New Product Development from concept to launch.
• Strong design and systems thinking abilities.
• Adaptable self-starter with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD projects from concept to production release.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product delivery.
• Consolidate diverse market requirements into product specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Product Development

Cross-functional team collaboration

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Relevant qualification or degree

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a NPD Manager for our engineering client in Slough. This role is fully onsite.

Purpose of the role: Lead the development of our products from concept through to production. This includes translating market and technical requirements into product specifications, coordinating with Product Management, and managing cross-functional New Product Introduction (NPI) activities across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD projects from concept, specification, and prototyping through to detailed design and production release.
• Collaborate with Product Management to validate customer needs, market demands, and regulatory standards.
• Consolidate requirements from diverse markets including food & beverage, pharmaceutical, industrial, and municipal sectors, into structured, actionable product specifications.
• Convert complex requirements into innovative UV system designs that balance performance, compliance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate development and NPI efforts across Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure aligned execution and smooth product delivery.
• Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development for our products and services.
• Manage technical documentation and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Champion continuous improvement in technical processes and tools.
• Mentor and coach team members to support their professional growth.

Candidate requirements

• Must have a relevant qualification, preferably a good degree, or suitable experience.
• Experience leading New Product Development (NPD) from concept to launch.
• Strong design and systems thinking, with the ability to convert complex, multi-market requirements into scalable, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Commercial) to align with product goals and drive execution.
• Skilled in mentoring and developing technical talent.
• Demonstrable experience to continuous improvement in tools, processes, and team performance.
• An inquisitive hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Be a self-starter with a results-driven can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to change.
• Willing and able to be in our Slough offices 5 days a week