Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement product strategies that align with overall business objectives.
• Create and manage the execution of a multi-year roadmap for electric actuators.
• Ensure alignment with customer requirements and technological innovations.
• Perform comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to uncover potential opportunities.
• Engage directly with customers, OEMs, and channel partners to capture voice-of-customer (VOC) insights.
• Determine compelling value propositions that drive sustainable and profitable growth.
• Lead cross-functional teams through all stages of the product development lifecycle.
• Oversee product development from concept and design to launch and post-launch support.
• Ensure new product development initiatives are delivered on time and within cost targets.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, including enhancements, quality improvements, and performance optimization.
• Drive backward compatibility and product migration strategies to support extended 15+ year product lifecycles.
• Develop robust business cases for new products and upgrades, including ROI and payback period analysis.
• Monitor profitability across the product portfolio and execute pricing strategies to achieve financial objectives.
• Partner with sales teams to define go-to-market strategies, create sales tools, and deliver training resources.
• Provide support for customer engagements, technical sales initiatives, and industry trade shows.
• Work with marketing communications to shape product messaging, positioning, and promotional content.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert on actuator technologies, applications, and relevant industry requirements (e.g., NEMA, IP ratings, torque, and control interfaces).
• Collaborate with engineering to define specifications and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Guarantee that all products meet required safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 8 years’ experience in product management, engineering or technical marketing.
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems and industrial automation.
• Experience with Project Management, PLM tools, ERP systems, and Agile/Scrum methodologies is desired.
• Experience working with customers in wastewater, power generation, steel, paper, or mining industries is desired.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• 401(k) Matching.
• Vision insurance.
• Direct Hire.

Ask for: Kelsey

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