Vice President of Product Management

This company manufactures components for the aerospace and oil & gas industries.

The Vice President Product Management directs and coordinates activities of the Mechanical and Electronic Engineering staff, formulates and administers organization budgets and policies, and establishes and executes the product and technology strategy for the business unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve the strategic objectives of the business for near-term and long-term growth, new product development. Drive technology insertion and manage product lifecycle and profitability.
• Oversees engineering sales and expense budgets and ensures resources are allocated to support multiple customer projects and cross-functional business objectives.
• Directly supervises engineering directors, managers and employees, including reports in India and Mexico. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work. Oversees and develops career and leadership growth plans for employees and establishes succession planning for engineering team.
• Participates in sales process to understand technical needs of the customer, and the business’s ability to satisfy specified needs. Has an active role in creating and approving technical proposals as an essential role in new business development, including customer visits as required. Participates in bid reviews.
• Works with program management team to ensure designs meet customer requirements. Makes sure that adequate testing and test plans are developed; and that work is completed on time. Owns and improves design review and tollgate process.
• Drives and supports continuous improvement activities including, but not limited to OPEX, VA/VE and PPV .
• Establishes and executes digital strategy for the department, including selection and evaluation of new digital tools, workflows, and other technologies.
• Supports development and execution of capital plan for the business unit, particularly as related to critical engineering and product development requirements.
• Regularly participates in corporate, division, business unit and departmental reviews and meetings including Strategic Planning, Budget, New Product Development and Operating Reviews. Provides input and status on engineering activities that are key to the business.
• Willing and able to travel in support of corporate engagements, design reviews, customer and supplier meetings, manufacturing and quality reviews, and sales related activities including industry trade shows.