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Edmund Optics · 19 hours ago

Product Line Manager - Precision Optics

Edmund Optics is a leader in the optics industry, seeking a Product Line Manager for Precision Optics. The role involves developing and executing product strategies, managing product lines, and collaborating with various teams to ensure profitable growth and customer satisfaction.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for defining and developing overall vision and strategy for select products. Strategy must be supported by realistic returns on investment, marketing data, and corporate strategic plan. Includes identifying new domains and applications for products and defining target metrics
Develop new standard product, product lines and custom capability offerings for their specific product areas
Define and communicate the product strategy and plan for their specific product areas
Develop business cases, business plans, product and capability roadmaps for those product areas, including forecasts, global competitive landscape, pricing, target customers, applications, markets and end-of-life strategies
Work and collaborate cross-functionally with global sales, business development, marketing, R&D, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain teams on establishing necessary plans and technologies for product/capability development and go-to-market strategy
Must be able to direct functional groups without direct reporting authority
Work with marketing to define marketing strategies across different channels, geographies, and customer segments
Remain up-to-date with current scientific literature, travel to trade shows/conferences, and regularly share new and relevant information with the team and key stakeholders
Evangelize for their products internally and externally by regularly hosting training on products and applications, and attending tradeshows, conferences, and seminars
Maintain relationships with key suppliers, partners, and customers
Recognize expertise needed for projects and assemble/lead teams of subject matter experts as required
Qualify, screen, assist in hiring, manage and mentor Product Line Engineers and Applications Engineers in their roles while delegating product line responsibilities through the team
Comply with state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations

Qualification

Optics product knowledgeAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsPresentation skillsCommunication skillsProject managementMS Office proficiencyTeam collaborationProblem solving

Required

Strong optics product, manufacturing, and technology knowledge
High level of personal initiative
Strong analytical skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong presentation skills
Willingness to work with many groups, across departments, and show strong team spirit
Strong leadership skills, with ability to motivate and train people
Can manage heavy workload of multiple concurrent projects and priorities at once
Excellent problem solving and creative thinking capabilities
Comfortable with all MS Office software
Willingness to travel occasionally
U.S. Citizenship or permanent residence required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
Two (2) years experience in application engineering, manufacturing engineering, product line engineering and/or managing products in the optics field required
Ability to travel; work in office and/or lab setting

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3%
Daycare and Gym Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave and New Mother Benefits
Training and Development Opportunities

Company

Edmund Optics

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Edmund Optics is a leading producer of optics, imaging, and photonics technology.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Samuel Sadoulet
Chief Executive Officer
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Linda M. Fonner, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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