Technical Manager

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

free on-site parking

employee discount

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking a Technical Manager for an experienced team in Loughborough. This on-site role focuses on product development, quality assurance and supplier management to support continuous improvement across the business. You will lead the technical team, drive testing and compliance, and collaborate with suppliers and factories. A strong background in electro-mechanical or consumer products is preferred; travel to UK and overseas may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical management or senior technical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of product compliance and conformity documentation.
• Experience with overseas suppliers and factories.
• Background in quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to mentor and develop a technical team.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Experience in electro-mechanical/manufacturing environment would be beneficial.
• Willingness to travel UK/overseas.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development and Existing Product Development activities.
• Take ownership of product testing, technical documentation and compliance.
• Drive supplier and factory quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions relating to product and warranty issues.
• Provide cross-functional technical support to service and customer support teams.
• Manage, support and develop the Technical Team.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers, factories and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Technical leadership

Product development

Quality assurance

Supplier management

Communication

Job description

Stafforce are recruiting for an experienced, hands-on and commercially minded Technical Manager to join a growing manufacturing and imported products business in Loughborough.

Technical Manager

Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire

Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum DOE

Working pattern: Fully on-site

Annual leave: 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• free on-site parking
• employee discount.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical Manager with a strong background in product development, product compliance, quality assurance and supplier management. The successful candidate will lead the Technical Team and play a key role in supporting product quality, compliance and continuous improvement across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development and Existing Product Development activities.
• Take ownership of product testing, technical documentation and compliance.
• Drive supplier and factory quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions relating to product and warranty issues.
• Provide cross-functional technical support to service and customer support teams.
• Manage, support and develop the Technical Team.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers, factories and internal stakeholders.

About you

• Proven experience in technical management or senior technical engineering.
• Strong understanding of product compliance and conformity documentation.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers and factories.
• Background in quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage, mentor and develop a technical team.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Experience within an electro-mechanical, consumer products, engineering, industrial or manufacturing environment would be beneficial.
• Willingness to undertake occasional UK and overseas travel to suppliers, factories and trade shows.

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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