R&D Manager

R&D Manager
£60,000 - £70,000 per annum + 15% Bonus + 33 days holiday + Laptop + Mobile + Pension
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Rugby

Are you an R&D expert looking for a management role within a rapidly expanding manufacturing company in Rugby, where you will be provided with technical development and career advancement?

Are you looking for an autonomous role, where you will have the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings via a lucrative bonus scheme?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading manufacturing company in Rugby, who prioritise continuous professional development. They have recently been bought out by a global engineering company and therefore, are experiencing a period of exciting growth through significant investment.

The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end delivery of R&D projects, from concept through to production. You will play a pivotal role in translating high-level technical concepts into structured, actionable development plans and ensuring delivery against agreed standards for quality, performance, and timelines.

You will be responsible for a team of 3 and therefore, this role requires a hands-on technical leader. Ideally, you will have experience in mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering.

This position would suit a motivated R&D expert, looking for a management role within a rapidly expanding company, where you can improve technically whilst growing a team with significant financial backing.

For further details, please click apply and contact - JACK EWER - REF4470.

The Candidate:
*Proven background in R&D
*Exposure to working with mechanical electrical and electronic systems
*Must live a commutable distance from Rugby

The Role:
*Act as the key liaison between senior leadership and the R&D/Engineering teams to ensure projects are clearly defined, scoped, and resourced.
*Manage the R&D project portfolio, ensuring prioritisation aligns with business strategy and capacity.
*Translate complex technical concepts and product ideas into structured project plans with defined objectives, timelines, and deliverables.

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