Technical Manager (R&D Manager)

Burnley Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
Technical Manager role based in Burnley. Working for a well established, specialist manufacturing company in the composites, plastics and injection moulding sectors.
  • Well established Manufacturing Company
  • Site Leadership Role

About Our Client

Our client, based in Burnley, is a well established, specialist manufacturing company in the composites, plastics and injection moulding sectors.

Job Description

  • Full responsibility of the technical department and Reporting to the Technical Director. When the technical director retires in the near future the opportunity will be there to step into this role and report into the Managing Director.
  • Taking responsibility for product development, using techniques to ensure the highest quality and accordance with customer requirements.
  • Involvement in Research and Development projects at a European level.
  • Gaining experience and knowledge of company practices and moulding technology to support progression within the business.
  • Maintaining company database ensuring all data is accurate and correctly tracked.
  • Providing excellent technical support to customers.

The Successful Applicant

  • A desire to grow and progress within the business and a willingness to learn.
  • A background in Chemical Engineering, Plastics, polymers, injection moulding or a similar materials position.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP systems.
  • Great people skills for interaction with customers and suppliers.
  • A willingness to travel both within the UK and abroad
  • You will be a proven Technical Manager / R&D Manager in this sector.

What's on Offer

£60,000 to £70,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Contact
Huw Painter
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6528983
Phone number
+44 161 829 0369

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Engineering Design and R&D
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Burnley
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Huw Painter
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0369
Job reference
JN-092024-6528983