Here at Mamas & Papas we put families at the heart of everything we do. There is no surprise therefore, that the products we design and bring to life are award winners because of this. Furthermore, sold into over 20 countries around the world and market leaders in the UK.
Through continued and record breaking growth, we are investing further into new product development and therefore looking to recruit a DESIGN ENGINEERING MANAGER (Product Development) to join our award winning Product Team.
Responsible for products such as Pushchairs, Highchairs and Nursery Equipment we are a close knit team of talented engineers and designers, we are looking for new talent leader to move the dial, so we can expand our product portfolio and refine our existing products.
Reporting directly to the Product Director key elements of this role will include.
• Technical Leadership, Review & Validation - Steering the engineering process from design to production including factory visits
• Team Management & development - Leading, developing and mentoring a team of inhouse design & mechanical engineers
• Project & Process Oversight - manage project timelines & resource allocation
• Strategic Input – participate in roadmap planning & define technical strategy
• Communication & Stakeholder Management – communicate design status, risks & mitigation plans to leadership
-Focus on mechanical engineering, moving parts.
This is a unique role, where the work that you do, will have a genuine impact on a global community of new, hopeful and expectant parents, leaving them feeling confident, capable and loving life with their little ones. When you look back on your career, this will no doubt be the one where you really made a difference, that put smiles on families faces.
NOTE: This role is full time, 5 days a week, with 3 days based at our Huddersfield Head Office (HD5 0RH) with 2 from home. (Hybrid working)
We are moving fast on this so may be filled before stated advert end date, so don't miss out and apply today
Benefits
We're a business that cares. Here's just some of our benefits on offer;
• 33 days holiday, increasing up to 40 with service.
• Buy & Sell holiday schemes
• Company Bonus Schemes
• Employer pension contribution from day 1 enrolment.
• Significant staff discounts for family & friends from our shops & online
• Ongoing offers & discounts across a variety of external organisations, from holidays, travel, restaurants, gifts & services to many more worthy discounts through our Benefits Hub
• Subsidised health & critical illness cover and insurances
• Supportive family related leave policies (including company enhanced pay for maternity, IVF & Fertility, surrogacy, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave)
• Supportive Foster Care & Carers Leave offering
• Support for Loss and Bereavement
• A Menopause Friendly Employer
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation Schemes
• At Mamas & Papas, we’re a business for the future. Every day, we help to welcome a new generation of children into the world, and we want them to grow up in a world that’s sustainable – one that’s full of opportunity and hope.
...Oh, and a great bunch of people to work with too.
We also operate at Head Office:
• Hybrid flexi working of 3 days in the office.
• Flexi-time schemes based around core working hours whether in the office, or working from home
• Plus, free car parking, Prayer & Contemplation room, subsidised canteen, free tea & coffee, Games & TV rooms & much more.
(NB*: All benefits subject to individual schemes criteria & terms)