Technical Research Manager - Advanced Development 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. Key Duties

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.

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.

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