About the job
We are seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to spearhead our engineering team focused on research and development in power electronics, tools, and controls technologies. This role is pivotal in meeting our Mid-Range Plan (MRP) commitments while effectively managing capital and human resources over a rolling two-year timeline.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and cultivate a dedicated team of professionals to ensure the successful delivery of products to our Business Units (BUs).
- Design, implement, and oversee a process for efficient resource allocation.
- Conduct thorough research to evaluate the company's performance in power electronics and tools and controls, advising on R&D projects and investments.
- Keep abreast of emerging technologies in power electronics and software programming tools, recommending relevant R&D initiatives.
- Manage R&D project budgets and team engineering capitalization to align with business objectives.
- Foster strong working relationships with the parent company to secure approvals for R&D projects.
- Analyze product failures and suggest corrective measures as necessary.
- Prepare comprehensive status updates for product development projects.
- Assess team skills and identify opportunities for training and development.
- Collaborate across functional groups and with other companies to ensure the successful execution of projects.
- Maintain a pool of qualified contract engineers to meet ongoing and future requirements.
- Address client issues directly at job sites when necessary, escalating to management as needed.
