The Organisation

Our client is an established engineering and technology business that designs and develops specialist electronic products.

The organisation is seeking an experienced Interim R&D / Technical Manager to provide immediate leadership to its technical function, strengthen product-development processes and support the delivery of current and future products.

The Role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, the Interim R&D / Technical Manager will lead a small technical team and oversee products from specification and design through to prototyping, testing and manufacture.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing the current development pipeline and setting clear priorities.
• Leading and supporting engineers and technicians.
• Strengthening engineering processes, documentation and project controls.
• Managing suppliers, manufacturing partners and external specialists.
• Supporting NPI, design for manufacture and the resolution of technical or quality issues.
• Providing clear progress reporting to senior stakeholders.

The Desired Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced interim engineering, R&D or technical leader with a strong background in electronic product development.

You will bring:

• Experience of electronic or embedded hardware development.
• A practical understanding of PCB design, schematics, prototyping and testing.
• Experience taking products from concept through to manufacture.
• Strong team leadership and supplier-management capability.
• The ability to introduce structure while remaining hands-on and delivery focused.

Experience in batteries, charging products, power electronics or portable electronic equipment would be advantageous.

The successful candidate must be able to work regularly on-site in Ashford and be available to start at short notice.