Technical Manager

Salary circa £65,000 - £75,000 | Profit Bonus Scheme | Bonus | Private Healthcare | Enhanced Pension

A Technical Manager opportunity has arisen within an advanced materials manufacturer and packaging specialist supplying technical products into pharmaceutical, construction and industrial markets worldwide. This is a highly visible role leading technical development, product performance, compliance and innovation across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with senior leadership, Production and Operations, the role requires a highly organised and commercially aware technical professional capable of operating at pace, simplifying complex problems and driving projects through to completion.

Technical Manager responsibilities include -

* Leading technical projects across thermal packaging and specialist material product ranges.
* Supporting product development, testing, trials and certification activities.
* Solving technical heat transfer and thermal performance challenges.
* Working closely with production to resolve manufacturing and process issues.
* Managing technical compliance including UKCA, BBA and wider certification requirements.
* Driving innovation, product improvements and new product introduction projects.

Technical Manager desirable skills and experience -

* Degree qualified within Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or similar scientific discipline.
* Experience within technical, product development or R&D focused manufacturing environments.
* Understanding of thermal materials, polymers or temperature-controlled packaging advantageous.
* Commercially aware with excellent organisation and problem-solving ability.
* Comfortable operating within a busy SME-style manufacturing environment.

Technical Manager benefits include -

* Annual profit-related bonus and attendance incentives.
* Private healthcare, BUPA cash plan and 24/7 virtual GP support.
* Enhanced company pension contribution options.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional company event days.
* Life assurance, personal accident cover and enhanced sick pay scheme.
* Training and professional development support available.

If you're a technically capable and commercially aware engineering or scientific professional seeking a varied leadership role within product development and manufacturing, apply now via the link in this Technical Manager advert.

Keywords:
R&D Manager, Quality, Systens, Product Development Manager, Technical Lead, Innovation Manager, Materials Scientist, Polymer, Thermal Packaging, Manufacturing, Product Compliance, Product Development, Heat Transfer, Technical Engineering, Packaging, Scientific Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Technical Support, UKCA, BBA

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