Management Recruiters of Zionsville ยท 2 days ago
Product Development Manager
Management Recruiters of Zionsville is seeking a dynamic and technically skilled Product Development Manager to lead their Product Development Engineering team. This role involves driving new product development, R&D initiatives, and coordinating across various teams to bring innovative products to market.
Responsibilities
Lead the execution of R&D and product development projects from concept through commercialization
Oversee product design, feasibility studies, CFD analysis, FEA, prototyping, testing, and design for manufacturability
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align development activities with company strategies and market needs
Identify and implement process improvements, technical tools, and metrics to enhance team efficiency
Manage product line cost-out initiatives and engineering change processes
Maintain awareness of industry regulations and emerging technologies; evaluate adjacent market opportunities
Provide technical coaching, mentoring, and leadership to a team of engineers and technicians
Contribute to IP management, including patent and trademark evaluations and competitive monitoring
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in mechanical design, materials, FEA, and 3D modeling (SolidWorks or similar)
2+ years of experience managing direct reports and leading engineering projects
Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to present complex information clearly and train others effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Willingness to travel (~10%)
Company
Management Recruiters of Zionsville
Management Recruiters of Zionsville, located northwest of Indianapolis, was established in 1998 to provide the highest level of management and executive recruiting services throughout the US.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase