Technical Manager - Advanced Development, Mech & Systems

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vax Advanced Development in the UK is seeking a Technical Manager to lead technical research activities and provide evidence-based recommendations for future floorcare products. Based in Droitwich Spa, this full-time role blends hands-on engineering with strategic technology decisions.

The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, conducting patent and literature reviews, and translating analyses into robust product strategies that reinforce Vax's innovation leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Systems/Aerospace engineering.
• Strong analytical/scientific background with rigorous research methods.
• Experience with technical research methodologies and systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical research activities and subject matter experts.
• Identify emerging technology routes and options.
• Perform first principles engineering analysis.
• Drive competitive benchmarking.
• Conduct patent & literature reviews.
• Define system requirements.
• Support technology strategy.
• Reduce technical uncertainty through evidence.

Skills

Bachelor's/Master's in engineering

Analytical/scientific background

Technical research methodologies

Systems engineering knowledge

Excellent communication

First principles problem solving

Organised and inquisitive

Presentation skills

Experience with motors/batteries/filtr

Education

Mechanical/Systems/Aerospace engineering degree

Job description

Vax Advanced Development in the UK is seeking a Technical Manager to lead technical research activities and provide evidence-based recommendations for future floorcare products. Based in Droitwich Spa, this full-time role blends hands-on engineering with strategic technology decisions.

The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, conducting patent and literature reviews, and translating analyses into robust product strategies that reinforce Vax's innovation leadership.