WAI Global · 1 month ago
Product Technology Manager (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWAI Global is seeking a Product Technology Manager who will leverage engineering and technical expertise to research new technologies and manage product launches. The role involves outlining new products, educating teams on upcoming technologies, and participating in quality testing and validation of product lines.
Industrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Use OE and technical expertise to research and outline new products, new technologies, product shifts, engineering changes and other related changes in the product categories of interest to the company
Responsible for identifying and building action plans for development of new potential product categories and part type offerings
Prepare and educate global functional teams on new and upcoming technologies across all categories, including supplier identification and specification development
Participate in quality and validation testing of product line parts
Maintain understanding of prevailing market trends in the related categories in the region
Assist in management and launch of new programs and new suppliers (RFQs for new SKUs, specification development, validation, timeline management, and quality)
Assist in establishing validation protocols for new categories
Qualification
Required
Masters Degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Electronics)
10+ years of experience combined product management, engineering or research in the automotive aftermarket/ spare parts industry
Proven track record in new product development, OE/ technology research, project management and managing new product launches
Expertise in automotive aftermarket/ spare parts industry and spare parts distribution
Knowledge of product and catalog management tools
Understanding of automotive electrical, starting, charging and electronics systems
OE research and new part number release process
New product research and development
Strong work ethic and self driven
Comfortable with data-driven decision-making, performance scorecards, and KPIs
Able to operate in a fast-moving, matrixed, and remote-first environment
Strong presentation skills
Strong interpersonal, communication skills at all organizational levels
Analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to business strategy
Experience working with data and content via various systems/formats including ERP, PIM, ACES/PIES and Tecdoc
Proficiency in product and project management tools, MDM platforms, and data analytics
Strong experience in data governance, master data clean-up, and ownership frameworks
Change management experience, particularly in transitioning from decentralized to centralized models
Fluent in English
Company
WAI Global
WAI Global is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial products for the automotive, agricultural, industrial, and marine industries.
501-1000 employees
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Ryan Moul
CEO
Bryn Kahrl
Chief Operating Officer
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