Research Project Delivery

• To lead the research & development activities within the company, informing new strategies, including by gaining a full appreciation of existing competitor helmets, technology and performance.
• To identify areas for potential improvement across the existing Champion product range, including by adopting emerging technologies from other sectors.
• To exploit the benefits of computational design in the performance of new and existing products. To oversee manufacture of a prototype helmet design, for mechanical validation.
• To identify and influence the adoption of superior product performance standards nationally and internationally.
• To manage progression from prototype to full-scale manufacture in the on-site production line.
• To effectively communicate new technologies and transfer knowledge to both internal and external audiences.

Internal & External Interaction

• To ensure that the Local Management Committee (LMC), Academic and Industrial Supervisors, and all other relevant colleagues are kept fully appraised of developments, undertakings and issues with respect to project developments.
• To actively integrate in committees both at the industrial and academic partners.

Compliance

• To comply with the contractual expectations at Cardiff University, and the local practices at Champion Manufacturing

IMPORTANT : ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting

• To prepare papers including an internal progress report and financial update, for the quarterly Local Management Committee
• To report to both the academic and industrial based supervisors at least every two weeks, ensuring that the team remain up to date with all technical and commercial activities
• To continue to seek opportunities to author high quality research publications, and protect any novel intellectual property.

Other

• To engage with all the professional development opportunities that are core to this position.
• To participate where appropriate in Champion Manufacturing and University administration, and any reasonable activities that promote either party or their work to the outside world.

Please refer the Job description for details