Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsEMEA responsibilities at an international manufacturerIdeal for candidates from the pumps, valves, HVAC, fluid flow industriesAbout Our ClientI'm excited to be partnering with a highly successful global valve manufacturer who are looking for a Head of R&D Manager to be based out of their South Yorkshire site. This role will have responsibility across the EMEA region and therefore would be suitable for candidates in the Yorkshire area, who are also happy with occasional international travel.With a market-leading range of products supplied to a large customer base, this business is looking for an innovative and strategically minded individual who can continue to drive the product portfolio forward as the business diversifies into new and existing markets.Job DescriptionManaging a team of Design, Development, VA-VE and Controls Engineers, this Head of R&D role will have full responsibility for driving innovation, product development and compliance for the EMEA region, in alignment with the company's strategic goals.Day-to-day responsibilities will include:Leading and coordinating Valve R&D across multiple European sitesManaging and developing several international engineering teamsDefining and executing the product and technology roadmap for new product groupsOverseeing the full end-to-end life cycle, from design through validation to industrialisationActively contributing to value engineering initiatives in an effort to lower costs, whilst bringing new and existing products to market quicker and more reliablyEnsuring all valve products meet the necessary product specifications and technical compliance, any additional customer requirementsMonitoring and responding to regulatory changes, sustainability targets and customer trends to always be ahead of the marketThe Successful ApplicantSuccessful candidates will have a strong manufacturing design and development background and a good understanding of the valve, pumps, HVAC, fluid flow or similar industries.You will also have:Skilled design background; CAD, FEA, product lifecycle management systems etc.Strong leadership skills to effectively coach, manage and develop the engineering teams, and ability to do this remotely across the international teamsExperience in both design leadership roles and relevant product knowledge from the valve, pumps, HVAC, fluid flow or similar industriesInnovative and strategic mindset to help take the company forwardAbility to manage multiple stakeholders across several complex projects at onceProven track record of reducing costs without negatively impacting performanceChartered status or relevant MSc degree would be advantageousWhat's on Offerc.£90-100kCar / car allowanceCompetitive wider benefits packageOpportunity to grow and develop the product range, business direction and engineering teams of the futureContactLauren WiseQuote job refJN-032026-6977827Phone number+44 113 243 7734Job summaryJob functionEngineering & ManufacturingSubsectorEngineering Design and R&DSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationSouth YorkshireContract typePermanentConsultant nameLauren WiseConsultant phone+44 113 243 7734Job referenceJN-032026-6977827
