NPD & Technical Manager

Search Consultancy; Stowmarket; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical/New Product Manager to oversee technical support for new business, manage development projects, and ensure compliance in manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid role in Ipswich, with responsibilities including team development and documentation management. Attractive benefits include a company car and private medical insurance. Join a forward-thinking company committed to its values of integrity and customer focus.

Benefits

Company car

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Work from home

Qualifications

• Experience in technical support and development.
• Knowledge of project management and technical file requirements.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for new business opportunities.
• Manage technical development projects.
• Create and manage supporting documentation for the Technical File.
• Develop and manage the technical team.

Skills

Technical Support

Project Management

Team Development

Governance Knowledge

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Technical/New Product Manager (Manufacturing/Engineering)

Competitive Salary, Company Car or Car Allowance, Generous Bonus Structure, Hybrid Role in Ipswich.

We are absolutely thrilled to be working alongside our Award Winning Construction Manufacturing client as they look to recruit for a Technical/New Product Manager, a brand new role to the business which is due to huge success of their new products in to the passive-fire market.

Our clients' values are Customer First, Safety Matters, Integrity, Respect and always Strive for Betterment. If this sounds like a company you would like to take your career to, apply by clicking the link.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Support
  • To support winning new business, by assisting in material specification, selection, and performance assessment for new enquiries and tenders.
  • To provide Technical Support to both the existing customer base, prospect accounts, and the internal teams.
  • Be responsible for building a portfolio of documentation available for all to use for specification, sustainability, presentations.
  • Logging of technical cases in CRM.
• Technical Development
  • To manage & support technical development projects, including material sourcing, manufacturing trials, and both internal and external testing, certification and associated management.
  • Project management of bespoke solutions.
  • Be responsible for all technical file & marketing collateral updates including Technical Data Sheets to support the product offer.
  • To assist in the creation of marketing collateral to support our expanding product offer.
  • To manage the introduction of new products into the business.
• Governance
  • To understand the performance and compliance requirements of the sector / application / product.
  • To understand and direct the raw materials and production processes within the Technical File, and ensure the corresponding information flow into the business.
  • To create and manage required supporting documentation for the Technical File.
  • To be an ambassador for the company at all times internally and externally.
• Management & Reporting
  • To manage & develop the technical team including all day to day tasks, 1-2-1's, SKEB's & HR requirements.
  • Monthly reporting on activity, budgets and progress.

The above outlined responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out other tasks that are appropriate to your role in addition.

Benefits

• Company car
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home
• Hybrid remote in Ipswich

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.