What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Product Development position at DENSO?
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Product Development Manager oversees product development and management activities. Controls the evolution of sales of one or more company products. Supports with the development of associates as well as taking part in Human Resources activities involving associate counseling, evaluating work performance and assisting in skill development.
Roles and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications listed.
Skills and Abilities:
DENSO is an advanced mobility supplier and global Fortune 500 company. Here, we innovate, create and make things to change how the world moves. We develop technology and components for major automakers worldwide, which you can find on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today.
At our core, DENSO wants to make the world a better place. And, we have the ability to do so using our broad product portfolio, which spans mobility electronics, thermal systems, electrification systems, powertrain systems, sensors & semiconductors, and non-automotive businesses.
We’re far reaching: Globally headquartered in Japan, we have 170K employees across 221 facilities in 35countries across the globe. Here in North America, our headquarters is in Southfield, Michigan. Last year, we had$47.6 billion in global consolidated revenue with North America contributing $10.9 billion.
Link to company DEI page - Diversity & Inclusion | Craft Your Career at DENSO | Careers | DENSO US/Canada Website
Job Summary:
The Product Development Manager oversees product development and management activities. Controls the evolution of sales of one or more company products. Supports with the development of associates as well as taking part in Human Resources activities involving associate counseling, evaluating work performance and assisting in skill development.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Researches the design of products and ensures that quality standards are met.
- Evaluates and resolves with product managers the technical feasibility, design optimization and production issues with new or existing products.
- Ensures that labeling and marketing/promotional literature match product specifications.
- Researches and monitors existing client base and industry developments to identify potential new product opportunities.
- Partners with other departments to establish a design, technology, product development and vendor strategy.
- Prepares project budgets and prepares financial analysis for executive management review and approval.
- Responsible, along with senior management, for the development of short-and-long range plans for assigned products.
- Performs Human Resources activities including tracking of time and attendance, associate counseling, scheduling, evaluating work performance and assists in skill development.
- Fosters high morale and teamwork by supporting the activities of subordinates through daily interaction and one on one contact.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications listed.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of product development theories, processes and terms
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Negotiation skills to resolve difficult or complicated situations
- Advanced level of experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Analytical skills to interpret potentially conflicting data
- Experience with Business Intelligence platforms
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- People management
- Bachelors degree in marketing, business or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of related experience
- Automotive aftermarket experience
- Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with 4% company match
- Bonus Program
- Wellness Program
- Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Ongoing Training
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
- Volunteer opportunities
- Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)
DENSO is an advanced mobility supplier and global Fortune 500 company. Here, we innovate, create and make things to change how the world moves. We develop technology and components for major automakers worldwide, which you can find on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today.
At our core, DENSO wants to make the world a better place. And, we have the ability to do so using our broad product portfolio, which spans mobility electronics, thermal systems, electrification systems, powertrain systems, sensors & semiconductors, and non-automotive businesses.
We’re far reaching: Globally headquartered in Japan, we have 170K employees across 221 facilities in 35countries across the globe. Here in North America, our headquarters is in Southfield, Michigan. Last year, we had$47.6 billion in global consolidated revenue with North America contributing $10.9 billion.
Link to company DEI page - Diversity & Inclusion | Craft Your Career at DENSO | Careers | DENSO US/Canada Website
Salary : $48
