Engineering and NPD Manager in Andover, Hampshire

Now is an exciting time to join a leader in the manufacture of scientific instruments, as the Engineering and NPD Manager.

In this key hands-on role, you will be supporting the company’s NPI programme, whilst making a significant contribution to the business through managing and delivering NPD projects on-time, in-full, and to specification.

You will define the NPD roadmap and product specifications and take the lead on transfer of new products to the manufacturing.

Leading a small team of engineers, technicians and apprentices, including electronics, firmware, software and mechanics, you will take the lead on all aspects of NPI and NPD.

Products should meet and achieve certification to relevant product standards (e.g. EN61010).

In addition, you will also be responsible for the existing product range, supporting service and test with fault finding, identifying solutions for faults and obsolescence and support customers, distributors and engineering with technical and service matters.

Experience:

We are looking for a Senior Engineer or Engineering Manager with a proven track record in the development of instrumentation, special purpose machinery, motion control such as stepper motors, dc motors and actuators, and / or robotic systems.

Your experience should include NPI / NPD projects, product development, and engineering development for complex and precision equipment.

Additional Information:

Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK, without ever requiring sponsorship.  Copies of Passports and Visas will be requested for verification.

There will be occasional overnight business travel.  As such the successful candidate MUST hold a Full clean UK driving licence.

Salary / benefits: c£70k, plus 10% bonus and benefits.

Job Term: Permanent, Full Time, Onsite

Skills: Engineering, New Product Development, NPD, Project Management, R&D, Product Development, Motion Control, Stepper Motors, DC Motors, Actuators, Instrumentation.