Research and Development Manager An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research and Development (RandD) Manager to join our client in Great Yarmouth. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving product-orientated initiatives, focussing on both the enhancement of existing products and the development of new, innovative solutions. The Research and Development Manager will be responsible for the initiation, planning, execution and successful completion of new product development projects - in accordance with the NPD stage gate process. The applicant will need to demonstrate a results -orientated leadership, in a fast-paced environment and must have a strong emphasis on product improvement and new product design.Main Responsibilities â Oversee the development process of new in-house products ("NPD") from ideation to launch within the stage gate process. â Innovate and conceptualize new product designs to maintain competitiveness in the market. â Lead efforts in enhancing the performance and features of existing products. â Managing a team of RandD Electronic Development, and Software Engineers, which includes setting and monitoring objectives, annual reviews and ensuring day to day people management tasks are completed. â Ensuring the team are fully motivated, committed and are a high performing, reliable team. â Responsible for department recruitment, training and other line management responsibilities. â Responsible for handover of all deliverables to ..... full job details .....