
R&D Manager
- Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead planning and delivery of R&D projects on NiZn and emerging battery technologies.
- Manage lab trials, prototype development, and early product validation.
- Translate business goals into technical research workstreams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate R&D into product lifecycles.
- Provide Design Authority oversight for battery cells once qualified.
- Ensure compliance with engineering and quality management systems.
- Degree in Engineering or related science discipline; postgraduate preferred.
- Proven leadership managing applied R&D teams and programs.
- Hands-on experience in battery development, particularly aqueous chemistries.
- Strong knowledge of product development lifecycles from concept to production.
- Experience in regulated industries like Defence or Aerospa.