Research And Development Manager

EVera Recruitment; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an R&D Manager to drive the development of advanced battery technologies, including Nickel-Zinc chemistries. You will lead R&D projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and managing prototyping efforts. The role requires a degree in engineering and proven leadership in battery development. Join us to shape the future of energy systems.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership managing applied R&D teams and programs.
• Hands-on experience in battery development, particularly aqueous chemistries.
• Strong knowledge of product development lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of R&D projects on NiZn and emerging battery technologies.
• Manage lab trials, prototype development, and early product validation.
• Ensure compliance with engineering and quality management systems.

Skills

Leadership in R&D

Battery development

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Degree in Engineering or related science

Job description

Resource Consultant - Battery, EV & Gigafactory Recruitment

Join a world-leading developer of high-performance battery systems, driving innovation in defence technology. As R&D Manager, you’ll lead the development and industrialisation of cutting-edge battery chemistries, like Nickel-Zinc (NiZn), supporting vital submarine programs and emerging applications.

The R&D Manager will:

• Lead planning and delivery of R&D projects on NiZn and emerging battery technologies.
• Manage lab trials, prototype development, and early product validation.
• Translate business goals into technical research workstreams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate R&D into product lifecycles.
• Provide Design Authority oversight for battery cells once qualified.
• Ensure compliance with engineering and quality management systems.

The R&D Manager will have:

• Degree in Engineering or related science discipline; postgraduate preferred.
• Proven leadership managing applied R&D teams and programs.
• Hands-on experience in battery development, particularly aqueous chemistries.
• Strong knowledge of product development lifecycles from concept to production.
• Experience in regulated industries like Defence or Aerospace.

If you’re ready to lead innovation in advanced battery tech for defence, apply now to join a forward-thinking team shaping tomorrow’s energy systems.