Manager, Product Development
- Location: New York City
- Posting Date: February 09, 2021
- Job Order ID: 438299
- Consultant: Sean Baker
- Industry: Engineering
Our client has seen tremendous growth over the last 20+ years due to their award-winning products, driven by innovative thinking and creativity. Thanks also to the almost 2000 employees around the world that come to work each day to have fun and make a difference. As the company continues to grow, they are looking to add a Product Development Manger to the team in New York. If you have experience in new product engineering and people leadership, you are invited bring your skills to be part of a great team with an amazing corporate culture.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Collaborate with various teams to take ideas from concepts and prototype to high volume production
- Central role working with stake holders from company’s 28 offices around the world
- Think creatively like a designer while utilizing your mechanical, materials, electro-mechanical or mechatronic engineering skills to solve technical challenges
- Lead a team of engineers to manage multiple products and meet deadlines and targets
- Predict, investigate, evaluate and solve project issues while maintaining communication and escalating to teams and departments when necessary.
- Strive for innovation in materials, production process and technology.
- Minimum of 8 years in a Product Engineering / Product Development role.
- Degree in Mechanical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering
- Tremendous ability at costing and feasibility studies
- Experience dealing with global manufacturing would be an asset
- Must be creative, collaborative and an above average communicator
- Ability to travel to vendors and manufacturing sites in Asia and Europe.
- Self-motivated and the ability to work independently and handle pressure
- Excellent presentation and computer skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to manage and influence others
To apply, please click on the link or send your resume directly to Paul Cannon: Paul@macdonaldsearchgroup.com or Sean Baker: sean@macdonaldsearchgroup.com