Job Title: R&D Manager
Location: Warrington
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000
The Client
Our client work within the construction industry and are a leading commercial glazing, cladding and façade specialist, they are looking to add a R&D Manager to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful company that encourages innovative thinking, works as a team in line with its vision and values.
The Role of R&D Manager
Our client are seeking a Research & Development Manager to join their R&D team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful company that encourages innovative thinking, works as a team in line with its vision and values and is committed to progressing talented individuals from trainee roles through to senior management.
The R&D Manager will report directly to the Design Manager and will be responsible for leading all aspects of R&D processing, testing and development of our clients fenestration and curtain walling products. You will have some design responsibilities so AutoCad experience is essential, use of scheduling software such as Logikal is an advantage. You will be responsible for a small R&D team so management and leadership experience is essential.
Candidates must have a proven, successful track record in a similar role, ideally within the same industry or products. You must be self-motivated and organised to ensure all product development is delivered to deadline. You will need to be confident and knowledgeable in your area of expertise with an excellent working knowledge of product development software.
In return you will receive a competitive salary, commission structure, car allowance plus benefits with the ability to progress and develop.
The Person
* Proven track record (minimum 5 years) in a similar role
* Fenestration / curtain walling industry experience or similar product experience an advantage
* Excellent working knowledge product development software
* Logikal desirable
* Ability to communicate technical subject matter to non-technical individuals in sales situations
* Ability to build rapport and develop relationships
* Ability to deal with and resolve issues / problem solving
* Confident and articulate communicator able to present to colleagues and suppliers
* Able to use IT skills to create accurate and professional reports/documents
* Clean driving licence
* Ms Office experience
* Management and Leadership skills
* Basic understanding of product marketing
What’s on Offer
* Salary of up to £70,000
* Car Allowance
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* 25 days holiday
* Death in Service
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