Product Development Manager

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

Product Development Manager (27276) Cardiff, Wales

Salary: GBP42000 - GBP48000 per annum

Development Project Manager

27276 / 612

A well-established and successful manufacturer, this company is recognised as the market-leading brand within the industry and has a reputation for quality and innovation that is supported by its excellent technical team. They are currently looking to strengthen the technical team with the appointment of a Development Project Manager, the ideal candidate would come from a manufacturing background.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple Research and development projects , ensuring delivery against agreed timelines, budgets, and objectives.
• Produce and maintain detailed technical files, drawings, and test evidence to support product certification, manufacturing, and client requirements.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Sales teams to ensure smooth transfer of new designs into full production and commercial rollout.
• Identify opportunities for design simplification, material optimisation, and manufacturing efficiency to enhance product performance and reduce cost
• Collaborate with component suppliers, fabricators, and testing partners to develop and validate new assemblies or hardware solutions.
• Monitor project risks, document design changes, and ensure robust review and approval processes are followed throughout development.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience managing product development or research and development projects within a manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally building products or architectural hardware.
• Sound understanding of metal fabrication, architectural detailing, and performance testing principles.
• Strong CAD literacy and ability to interpret detailed technical drawings.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Proven people management experience and managing teams.

Benefits Package:

• A starting salary between £42’000 to £48’000
• Opportunities for technical advancement.