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New Product Development Manager
About The Role
Elevate your career by joining a forward-thinking, employee-centric organization where innovation and collaboration define our ethos. We are in search of a strategic and enthusiastic New Product Development (NPD) Manager, committed to spearheading our product innovation initiatives and delivering solutions that resonate in the marketplace.
As a proud employee-owned company, we cultivate a culture of collective success, teamwork, and ongoing enhancement. Your role will not only influence our product offerings but also play a pivotal part in shaping the company’s trajectory.
If you’re motivated by the challenge of leading diverse teams, refining processes, and transforming customer insights into groundbreaking products, we invite you to connect with us!
Key Responsibilities
Be part of a thriving, employee-owned organization where your contributions are recognized and valued.
If you are eager to make a significant impact and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative setting, we would be delighted to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a team where your insights and expertise can catalyze real change.
Employment Type: Full-Time
About The Role
Elevate your career by joining a forward-thinking, employee-centric organization where innovation and collaboration define our ethos. We are in search of a strategic and enthusiastic New Product Development (NPD) Manager, committed to spearheading our product innovation initiatives and delivering solutions that resonate in the marketplace.
As a proud employee-owned company, we cultivate a culture of collective success, teamwork, and ongoing enhancement. Your role will not only influence our product offerings but also play a pivotal part in shaping the company’s trajectory.
If you’re motivated by the challenge of leading diverse teams, refining processes, and transforming customer insights into groundbreaking products, we invite you to connect with us!
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the development and execution of the New Product Development (NPD) program to align with strategic growth goals.
- Establish and uphold a stage gate process that guarantees a streamlined and high-caliber product development pipeline.
- Articulate clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), milestones, and accountability measures for all NPD projects.
- Identify, assess, and rank new product opportunities through market analysis and customer feedback.
- Ensure adherence to established stage gate processes while meeting quality, cost, and timeline benchmarks.
- Lead the Voice of the Customer (VOC) program to weave customer insights into product design and functionality.
- Conduct interviews, surveys, and feedback sessions to uncover market needs and identify opportunities.
- Utilize VOC insights to guide product concepts and enhancements.
- Oversee interdisciplinary teams throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring effective collaboration between Engineering, Production, Marketing, and Sales.
- Collaborate with external partners such as design consultants and prototyping vendors to bring innovative products to market.
- Manage timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring a delicate balance between swift market entry and product integrity.
- Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure products are optimized for manufacturability and smoothly transition into production.
- Implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate new product success, including metrics such as sales performance and post-launch assessments over one, two, and three-year periods.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership regarding product development progress, milestones, and outcomes.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Product Design, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in product development, R&D, or a comparable role, preferably within the industrial, electrical, or manufacturing sectors.
- Background in electrical equipment manufacturing is advantageous.
- Proven project management expertise with a successful track record of leading cross-functional teams.
- Experience in defining and managing stage gate processes for product development.
- Knowledge of Voice of the Customer (VOC) methodologies and their application in product strategy.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies in product development.
- Strategic mindset with an emphasis on commercial viability and timely execution.
- Excellent communication and leadership capabilities to foster collaboration and drive results.
- Strong analytical proficiency, including skills in electrical and mechanical testing analysis.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other relevant tools.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience is a plus.
Be part of a thriving, employee-owned organization where your contributions are recognized and valued.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and long-term disability (LTD) insurance options.
- 401(k) plan with company contributions to help you secure your financial future.
- Bonus potential of up to 9.5% of your salary based on organizational performance.
- A culture that champions teamwork, innovation, and professional growth, providing you the opportunity to evolve alongside a company poised for dynamic growth.
If you are eager to make a significant impact and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative setting, we would be delighted to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a team where your insights and expertise can catalyze real change.
Employment Type: Full-Time
