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Product Development Manager

Orion Engineering Services
West Haven, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Job description

Orion Partner Plus is seeking a highly skilled Product Development Manager to join a leading global producer of water filtration products. This role offers the opportunity to lead an expanding Engineering and New Product Development Team, managing a global project portfolio and fostering innovation in a dynamic and high-growth environment.

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in water filtration technology, with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the USA and Singapore. Committed to providing innovative filtration solutions, they work closely with the world's leading brands to deliver market-leading products that ensure safe and clean drinking water for millions of consumers worldwide. Operating one of the world's largest solid-state extrusion facilities for activated carbon filters, they have also expanded their technology portfolio to include additional novel filtration media.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing Engineering and Product Development Team.
  • Manage a global project portfolio, qualifying new opportunities, prioritizing projects, and overseeing execution.
  • Foster innovation and accountability within the team, driving the development of differentiated products with a competitive advantage.
  • Interface with key customers to ensure the voice of the customer is incorporated into all product development efforts.
  • Collaborate on the 3-5-year technology roadmap for the business.
  • Act as a technical ambassador, representing the company in industry forums and trade shows.
  • Support operations, quality, research, and sales and marketing as required.
  • Prepare written and oral reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality guidelines.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
  • 10 years of experience in Product Development Engineering, with at least 3 years of experience managing a high-performing engineering team.
  • Experience leading new product development, preferably in consumer products.
  • Experience in the commercialization of water filtration or treatment products is a plus.
  • Expertise in high-volume production and manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of Intellectual Property and patent processes is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to train and mentor staff in problem-solving methodologies.
  • Experience with Stage Gate Process in product development.
  • Proficiency in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Core Tools.
  • Strong knowledge of computer software such as SolidWorks, Microsoft Office Suite, and statistical analysis tools.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to present professional presentations to customers.
  • Travel

    This role requires approximately 20% travel.

    Why Join Us?

    This position offers a challenging and rewarding career in product development and engineering, with opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and global collaboration. Be part of a company that values innovation, technical expertise, and customer success.

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    If you are ready to take on this exciting leadership role, please reach out to Cameron Lisle at Cameron.Lisle@orioneng.com

    Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

    As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

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