Head of Product Design & Development
Role Overview
To support the continued growth and innovation within the business, we are now actively looking to recruit a Head of New Product Development to join our Design & Innovation team at Fathom3.
How you can help us in this role:
As the Head of NPD, you will be responsible for driving innovation and overseeing the development of new products. You’ll lead a multi-disciplinary, collaborate with various departments, and play a critical role in shaping the company’s product portfolio.
Key deliverables:
1. Leadership and Strategy:
- Lead and oversee all aspects of New Product Development (NPD) at Fathom3, A-Safe’s innovation and development hub.
- Develop and execute a strategic NPD plan aligned with company goals, customer needs and product roadmaps.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and new technologies to drive groundbreaking product innovation.
- Support the development of a culture and environment that makes A-Safe and Fathom3 a great place to work.
2. Team Management:
- Inspire and lead a multi-disciplinary NPD team to deliver objectives.
- Collaborate closely with key stakeholders in Product Management, Testing, Manufacturing Operations, Marketing and Quality Control.
- Work closely with Project Management to deliver projects on time and on budget.
- Provide strong, visible and collaborative leadership acting as a positive role model to all members of the team.
What we would like you to Bring to the Team
Must-haves:
- A degree in Product Design, Engineering or equivalent.
- Proven experience in an NPD leadership role and a track record of successful product delivery.
- An enthusiastic and motivational person with a can-do attitude.
- A strong technical background and a passion for innovation, prepared to challenge the convention.
- You must be prepared to work at pace, be flexible and agile, but always adhering to correct processes and procedures.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
- Approachable and sociable.
Nice to haves:
- Knowledge of advanced polymer technologies.
- Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related Professional Body.
- Knowledge of environmental and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD and PDM software.
- Willingness to travel to European and Far East locations.
About A-SAFE and the Role
Innovation has been a watchword for the A-SAFE Group since the company’s very beginning, with the business being the inventor and manufacturer of the world’s first industrial strength polymer barrier safety system. The business continues to pioneer game-changing workplace safety technology to this day, supplying to warehouses, factories, airports, car parks and other industrial workplaces worldwide.
A truly global business, the A-SAFE Group is headquartered in the UK and has 17 subsidiaries internationally, including Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Scandinavia, Belgium, Spain, USA, UAE, Japan and Canada, as well as a host of trusted global partners. This means the business is represented in more than 65 countries worldwide.
A-SAFE operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the UK and maintains global distribution networks and facilities globally, allowing the business to provide innovative solutions to the world’s largest and best-known brands including Nestlé, Coca-Cola, BMW, 3M, Heathrow Airport, Unilever, Amazon and Jaguar Land Rover.
Our values are at the core of everything we do:
- We are Pioneers
- We are in it Together
- We do the Right Thing
This is a great opportunity to join us at a time of rapid growth.
We offer a fast-paced, energetic and creative environment, working with the latest technologies.
We have a great track record of developing talent, offering ongoing training, professional study support and career opportunities.
Relocation assistance can be discussed for this role.