Job Title: R&D Manager Location: Norwich Salary: 50-60K Purpose of the Role The R&D Manager is responsible for leading and delivering the company’s research and development strategy, ensuring the successful development of innovative, compliant, and manufacturable hot and cold water dispensing products. This role balances technical leadership with commercial and regulatory awareness, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet all specification, quality standards and scalability requirements supporting our reputation for design excellence and reliability. Key Responsibilities • Leadership and People Management: Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Product Development and Delivery: Ensure robust planning, resource assignment, and prioritization across mechanical, electrical, software, and testing functions. • Lifecycle Management: Oversee Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to ensure timely implementation and alignment with business priorities. • Collaboration: Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Production, Operations, Technical Support, Customer Value Streams, and Portfolio Management to ensure seamless product introduction and continuous improvement. • Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Foster excitement and drive innovation aligned with the five-year range plan, ensuring a unified appr...