Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Engineering Validation Tests Industrial Design Business Analysis Evaluation Strategy Intellectual Property Market Share Analysis Supply Chain Supplier Management Process Safety Product Requirements Documents +9 more

Other Skills

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Innovation
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Communication
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Leadership

Roles & Responsibilities

Engineering or product development background
Proven delivery of tool-related innovation
Strong communication and stakeholder management
Experience running field trials and evaluation programmes

Requirements:

Discover: Map technician pain points, monitor competitor tools, identify gaps
Define: Own product requirements, specs, business cases, evaluation protocols, lead definition of Innovation pipeline for all areas of responsibility
Develop: Lead trials, testing, validation, supplier engagement, ensuring all projects move efficiently through the pipeline
Deliver: Pilot outcomes, define readiness criteria, work with BU’s Supply Chain to define rollout needs, support Group Training to create implementation packs, oversee successful delivery of all identified projects

Belron®

About Belron®

Operating in 37 countries across 6 continents, and home to around 29,000 employees, who served 15 million customers in 2022, Belron is the world’s leading vehicle glass repair and replacement group. We focus on building strong brands in the countries we operate in. Our key brands include Carglass®, Safelite® AutoGlass, Autoglass®, Lebeau®, O'Brien®, Smith&Smith® and Speedy Glass® . Belron has a rich history and family values. How we do business today, our ethics and our spirit can be traced back to those values established many years ago in South Africa where we began. We are very clear about our purpose - we solve people’s problems with real care.

Company type: XLarge

Founded: 2018

Company size: 10001

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Job description

We believe that this is a very special place and we are delighted to have been ranked in the UK’s Best Workplaces awards. Working at Belron® International Limited means collaborating with intelligent, driven associates to solve people’s problems with real care. We know this will be the best place you’ll ever work.

Closing date for applications: 8th May 2026

If you’re considering applying and would like to learn more about the role, as well as the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d encourage you to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager, Luke Berry, before submitting an application.

Role Purpose & Summary

Ensure Belron maintains and extends technical leadership in Vehicle Glass Repair & Replacement (VGRR) by defining, validating, and industrialising new tools, materials, and supporting processes that make technician work safer, faster, and right first time. Operates the innovation pipeline from discovery to scale up, with specific leadership accountability for defining and delivering new projects as required by business strategic direction, safety & legislative requirements, competitor and market activity and operational or job quality needs.

2) Accountabilities & Responsibilities

1) Discover: Map technician pain points, monitor competitor tools, identify gaps.

2) Define: Own product requirements, specs, business cases, evaluation protocols, lead definition of Innovation pipeline for all areas of responsibility.

3) Develop: Lead trials, testing, validation, supplier engagement, ensuring all projects move efficiently through the pipeline.

4) Deliver: Pilot outcomes, define readiness criteria, work with BU’s & Supply Chain to define rollout needs, support Group Training to create implementation packs, oversee successful delivery of all identified projects.

5) Safety & Quality: Liaise with group Safety colleagues & prioritise incident reducing innovations.

6) Governance & Portfolio: Maintain roadmap and report progress to line management.

Success Metrics:

Safety improvements, increased tech engagement, reduced rework, Key Account recognition, on time milestone delivery, adoption of new tools, and validated, scalable deployment.

1)Key Relationships & Communication

Business Units, Technical Excellence, Training, Safety, SH&W, Sales/KA, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal/IP, external design and supplier partners.

The Person:

Essential Work Experience

Engineering or product development background.
Proven delivery of tool-related innovation.
Strong communication and stakeholder management.
Experience running field trials and evaluation programmes.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

Strong leadership skills
Good communication skills
Proven track record in building partnerships
Knowledge of chemistry / resins (desirarable)

Level of Education

Product development, engineering or science related Degree (desirable)

This exciting role comes a very competitive salary and an extensive benefits package.

To All Applicants: Unfortunately, it is not going to be possible to respond to every application so if you have not heard back from us within 7 days, please assume that, unfortunately, your application has not been successful. 