NPD & Technical Manager (Engineering Manufacturing)
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP7 6BQ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/677291_1768486863 |
Summary
Technical/ New Product Manager (Manufacturing/Engineering)
* Competitive Salary (to be discussed at Interview)
* Company Car or Car Allowance
* Generous Bonus Structure
* Ipswich (Hybrid Role)
We are absolutely thrilled to be working alongside our Award Winning Construction Manufacturing client as they look to recruit for a Technical/New Products Manager, a brand new role to the business which is due to huge success of their new products in to the passive-fire market.
Our clients' values are Customer First, Safety Matters, Integrity, Respect and always Strive for Betterment - if this sounds like a company you would like to take your career to, apply by clicking the link.
Your New Role
Full management of our clients Special Products technical offering, processes, budget and team management
To promote company growth via technical development & technical services to win new business.
To provide excellent proactive technical support & training to our sales teams and new & existing customers
To manage New Product Development projects
To assist in the development of technical and marketing collateral
To ensure compliance by management of the Technical File & CRM engagement
To strive for betterment within product range & technical offering
Your Key Responsibilities
Technical Support
To support winning new business, by assisting in material specification, selection, and performance assessment for new enquiries and tenders
To provide Technical Support to both the existing customer base, prospect accounts, and the internal teams
Be responsible for building a portfolio of documentation available for all to use for specification, sustainability, presentations
Logging of technical cases in CRM
Technical Development
To manage & support technical development projects, including material sourcing, manufacturing trials, and both internal and external testing, certification and associated management
Project management of bespoke solutions
Be responsible for all technical file & marketing collateral updates including Technical Data Sheets to support the product offer
To assist in the creation of marketing collateral to support our expanding product offer
To manage the introduction of new products into the business
Governance
To understand the performance and compliance requirements of the sector / application / product
To understand and direct the raw materials and production processes within the Technical File, and ensure the corresponding information flow into the business
To create and manage required supporting documentation for the
Technical File
To be an ambassador for the company at all times internally and externally.
Management & Reporting
To manage & develop the technical team including all day to day tasks, 1-2-1's, SKEB's & HR requirements.
Monthly reporting on activity, budgets and progress
The above outlined responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out other tasks that are appropriate to your role in addition.
Benefits:
Company car
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ipswich
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.