Senior Research Manager - Motors
Core
Maintain and extend Dyson's leadership in motor technology by leveraging China's ecosystem to deliver step-changes in cost, time-to-deliver, and performance through strategic partnerships and execution.
Role type
Senior Research Manager (Motors & Power Systems)
Builds
Funded, governed workstreams converting technology discoveries into production solutions for Dyson's motor and power system products.
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing, electromechanical systems, motor technology, and supply chain strategy in Asia.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
motor technology expertise (electromagnetics, materials, precision manufacturing), technology scouting, supplier engagement, due diligence planning, cross-functional delivery, executive communication, cross-cultural collaboration
Preferred skills
competitor intelligence for electromechanical systems, cost modeling for motors and motor drive electronics, familiarity with Asia-based manufacturing ecosystems
Technologies
electromagnetics, power electronics, control algorithms, manufacturing equipment
Responsibilities
Identify and qualify suppliers/partners across materials, components, processes, and equipment; translate discoveries into scoped workstreams with milestones and success criteria; establish repeatable approaches for competitor technology intelligence; collaborate with electronics and motor control teams to assess drive opportunities; align with cross-functional teams to resource and govern initiatives; prepare inputs for decision forums and executive communications; model inclusive behaviors across UK/China/Singapore interfaces
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic partnership and execution focus