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R&D Manager

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Holmfirth, West Yorkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Profile for R&D Manager 46411

Position: R&D Manager
 Location: Holmfirth
 Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

A progressive and ambitious organisation is seeking a driven and versatile R&D Manager to lead the full product development lifecycle - from initial concept through to commercial delivery. This is a broad, hands-on role covering projects from precision components to complex automated systems across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.

This position plays a key role in driving innovation and shaping the future direction of the business within a competitive and evolving market.

Job Overview

Own the full R&D lifecycle from concept, feasibility, and prototyping through to validation and commercial delivery
 * Manage a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from small components to complex automated systems
 * Work across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering disciplines
 * Translate customer needs and market opportunities into clear development plans
 * Ensure all products are fully tested, validated, and ready for manufacture or deployment
 * Identify and manage external suppliers, service providers, and development partners
 * Maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery
 * Lead, support, and develop a small R&D team, setting priorities and managing workloads
 * Collaborate with operations, manufacturing, sales, and service teams
 * Maintain clear project pipelines, reporting progress, risks, and timelines to senior leadership
 * Ensure documentation, compliance, and adherence to industry standards and safety regulations
 * Drive innovation strategy and continuous product improvementRequirements

Proven experience in an R&D or product development role within a manufacturing or engineering environment
 * Experience leading or managing a small technical team
 * Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and/or software engineering principles (electrical bias desirable)
 * Experience managing external suppliers or development partners
 * Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
 * Commercial awareness and ability to link product decisions to business outcomes
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
 * Hands-on, problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
 * Background in beverage, food service, or similar industries advantageous but not essentialSalary & Benefits

Hours of Work
 * Monday to Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00
 * Friday: 09:00 - 15:00

Salary & Benefits
 * £40,000 - £50,000 salary
 * Private healthcare
 * Company pension
 * Holiday entitlement 
 * Supportive and collaborative working environment
 * Opportunity to shape and lead the R&D function
 * Career development within a growing and innovative business

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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