Research And Development Manager Location: Staplehurst, Kent (on site) with occasional international travel Hours: 40hrs, Monday Friday (flexibility required) Salary: £60-80k DOE About the role Our client is seeking an experienced Research And Development Manager to lead Mechanical, Electronics, Software and Physics teams within a growing RandD function. You will set technical direction, ensure safe and efficient delivery, and align engineering output with business goals, customer needs and manufacturing capability. Key responsibilities Lead, coach and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams Plan and allocate resources across projects and priorities Oversee delivery from concept through manufacture and installation Chair design reviews and guide key technical decisions Ensure designs are manufacturable, compliant and cost-effective Identify and mitigate technical risk Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools and documentation Contribute to strategy, roadmaps, bids and budgeting Promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance About you (requirements) Degree in Mechanical/Electronic Engineering, Physics or similar Significant experience in a multidisciplinary environment Proven leadership of engineering teams or complex projects Strong understanding of product development lifecycles Excellent stakeholder, planning and problem-solving skills Desirable ISO9001 design/development experience Background in scientific instrumentation, EM systems or precision ..... full job details .....