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Product Development Manager
Cambridge
Commutable from Ely, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St. Neots, Letchworth, Bedford, Bury St Edmunds
£40,000 - £50,000
Monday - Thursday | Every Friday off!
Benefits:-
4 day working week
Flexible work hours
Our client is a well‑established manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation and quality. They are looking for a Product Development Manager who wants to build their career by leading projects from concept through to finished product, working with customers and internal teams to create bespoke electronic solutions. They offer great flexibility with every Friday off work, and the option to start at a time that best suits you! They require experience with AutoCAD and/or CorelDRAW, and experience developing bespoke products.
Role & Responsibilities:
Design & manage projects from initial customer concept through to production and delivery
Translate customer ideas (sometimes just sketches or phone conversations) into workable bespoke designs
Drive sales conversations with customers over the phone, building strong relationships and trust
Create designs for manufacture using AutoCAD and CorelDRAW
Advise customers on materials required for their projects
Collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners for electronic production
Prepare pricing: convert quotes, and pass accurate costs to customers
Manage orders, schedules, and logistics, ensuring smooth delivery of over-seas‑made products
Oversee product testing, calibration, and validation before delivery to guarantee quality
Monitor production machinery and ensure equipment is kept in good working order
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Ability to liaise with manufacturing teams in the UK and abroad
Solid understanding of electronics to work confidently with bespoke products
Strong engineering background with practical problem‑solving skills
Experience using AutoCAD and CorelDRAW
Confident, self‑motivated personality with the drive to support sales conversations and customer relationships
Previous experience working with bespoke products where every project is unique
"To apply please email your CV / resume to [ (url removed) ]". - - Jack Jenkins - (phone number removed)
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
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