Senior R&D Manager, Electronics & Lighting

Bradley David Associates Limited; Hertford; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bradley David Associates Limited in Hertford, Hertfordshire, is seeking an experienced Research & Development Manager to lead its electronics and product development function.

You will oversee the full product development lifecycle from concept and design through prototyping, testing and manufacturing, while leading a multidisciplinary engineering team, driving innovation and ensuring high standards of performance, quality and compliance.

Formación

• Proven experience in an R&D Manager or similar senior engineering position.
• Strong background in electronics product development, ideally lighting controls/IoT.
• Understanding of analogue and digital electronics, embedded systems, MCUs and firmware.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as DALI, Bluetooth, Zigbee, DMX or Ethernet.
• Experience taking products from design through to manufacturing.
• Experience with product testing, regulatory requirements.
• Familiar with Agile development methodologies.
• Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Embedded Systems or related discipline.
• Experience in lighting controls or smart lighting technologies.
• Experience working in small/medium engineering or manufacturing businesses.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the R&D function, overseeing a team of electronics, firmware, hardware and mechanical engineers.
• Develop and implement R&D strategies aligned with business objectives and market requirements.
• Oversee design and development of electronic lighting control products, including embedded systems, firmware and communication technologies.
• Manage the full product development lifecycle from concept to production.
• Provide technical leadership, supporting engineers with complex design challenges and product improvements.
• Ensure products comply with EMC, RoHS and electrical safety standards.
• Oversee product testing, validation, certification and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, procurement and quality teams for NPI.
• Manage multiple development projects, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies and improve performance.
• Support technical customer inquiries and ongoing product improvements.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Embedded systems

Electronic product development

Firmware development

Project management

Team management

Regulatory compliance

IoT / lighting controls

Communication protocols

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Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or related

Herramientas

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Descripción del empleo

Bradley David Associates Limited in Hertford, Hertfordshire, is seeking an experienced Research & Development Manager to lead its electronics and product development function.

You will oversee the full product development lifecycle from concept and design through prototyping, testing and manufacturing, while leading a multidisciplinary engineering team, driving innovation and ensuring high standards of performance, quality and compliance.