Advanced Development - Technical Research Manager
hace 1 día
Droitwich
Global Floorcare, part of TTI, is home to two iconic floorcare brands: Vax and Hoover. As the Technical Research Manager, you will lead the technical research capability within Advanced Development, providing engineering depth that underpins future innovation. • Lead and develop the Engineering Sciences capability, providing technical direction across CFD, NVH, systems modelling and multi‑physics., • Guide the technical evaluation and maturation of new technologies, reducing uncertainty through structured engineering analysis and experimentation., • Apply first‑principles engineering and sound mechanical engineering judgement to solve complex challenges., • Develop system level understanding, engineering models and technical requirements to support concept development., • Define technical learning plans and validation activities to de‑risk technologies before transition into NPD., • Partner with Electrical Engineering and Industrial Design to ensure concepts are electro‑mechanically robust and the systems are optimised., • Work with suppliers, universities and technology partners to evaluate emerging technologies and engineering methodologies., • Present clear, evidence‑based technical recommendations that influence product architectures, our technology strategy and future investment decisions., • Bachelor’s degree (BSc or BEng) in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering or related discipline; Master’s advantageous but not required., • 8+ years experience in Advanced Development, Research, Mechanical, Simulation or Systems Engineering within complex consumer or electromechanical products., • Experience with motors, compressors, filtration systems and pumps is desirable., • Demonstrated technical leadership of specialist engineering disciplines such as CFD, NVH, system modelling, multi‑physics or performance engineering., • Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, fluid dynamics, aeroacoustics, heat transfer, structural behaviour and system‑level engineering., • Experience using simulations, engineering analysis and physical testing to de‑risk technologies in support of engineering decisions., • Proven ability to define system requirements, performance targets and technical validation strategies., • Excellent first‑principles engineering capability, analytical thinking and mechanical engineering judgement., • Confident communicator with experience presenting complex technical recommendations to senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams., • Technical authority: trusted engineering expert providing sound technical judgement and guiding complex engineering decisions., • Engineering science: use first principles, modelling and analysis to understand broader system behaviour and solve complex problems., • Systems thinking: see the complete product, balance interactions, trade‑offs and performance across all fields of engineering., • Capability leadership: develop and inspire specialist engineers, build technical excellence across CFD, NVH, modelling and engineering., • Evidence‑led decisions: reduce uncertainty through robust analysis techniques., • Strategic influence: shape our future by providing confidence needed to invest in new ideas. #J-18808-Ljbffr