Sr./Manager Of Product Development (Portable Drills/Remote)

Sr./Manager of Product Development (Portable Drills/Remote), is responsible for assisting in the development of new and existing Portable Drill products and product lines. Key functions involve coordinating daily activities of the Product Development department to include; providing effective leadership and direction to various employees, coordinating supplier corrective action issues and driving resolutions, ensuring continuous improvement of department processes and systems that align with company objectives, and execution of departmental tasks to establish a global Development organization that will support future growth.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Author test procedures to test performance, durability, and function.
• Work with vendors and factories on subcomponent specifications.
• Oversee product liability claims and intellectual property research
• Development of inspection and testing protocol by developing Best Practices to improve inspection efficiency and effectiveness
• Aid in the maintenance of the inspection check sheets, QC holds inventory, returns data, first article, regulatory certifications, and other required documentation within the QA department.
• Lead and develop a high performance and results driven team with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with both internal corporate partners and with our substantial vendor base to constantly improve Product Development and reliability objectives.
• Ensure timeliness, clarity and accuracy of all technical documentation and correspondence
• Work as a coach / mentor to develop up-and-coming Product Development staff by using a hands-on approach to developing and training employees.
• Evaluating design documents and drawing for manufacturability and feasibility.
• Manage customer feedback channels and identify emerging trends to prioritize where emphasis should be placed to prevent recurrence.
• Someone that has Marketing Interface or worked in Marketing. This person would be able to look at Emerging Trends in both the Tool Market and Tool Offerings to ensure that we will be a leader in the High End Tool Market. Examples may be IOT, WIFI, USB, BATTERY TECHNOLOGY, MOTOR EFFICIENCY, LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS ETC.
• Ensure compliance with core company values and consistently drive improvement while championing transparent collaboration across the company.
• Implements internal and external measurement tools to assess process performance against established goals (i.e. Inspection Coverage, SCAR performance, Return Rates, etc.)
• Responsible for ensuring product compliance and safety certifications; in addition, establish SOPs for product regulations and testing/inspection protocols.
• Implement maintenance testing strategies and related testing protocols
• Interact with all levels of management, company consultants, regulatory agents, clients, external testing labs, and lab equipment and supply vendors.
• Provide input on global inspection strategy aimed at optimizing a global inspection team and performance metrics.
• Spearhead the development and/or refinement of established Product Development plans for inspection, test, and evaluation of materials, processes and products.
• Lead and drive testing protocol improvements and processes.
• Facilitate and/or lead cross-functional problem solving projects on parts or processes related to customer complaints, issues found during qualification testing, high return rates, and/or found during inspection

Education, Experience, And Key Characteristics

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent from an accredited university is desired.
• Experience managing Product Development to UL, CSA, ANSI and other regulatory standards.
• Minimum of 8 years supervisory experience in a Product Development field.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people both inside and outside the company.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in implementing Best Practices.
• Strong ability to multi-task for timely project completions.
• Experience dealing with Statistical Software Programs and a strong understanding of statistical measurements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a global, multi-cultural, multi-time zone environment.
• Must be a self-starter, results driven and proven leader with a demonstrated track record of performance in a professional Product Development department setting.
• Familiar with ISO 9000 Systems and Supplier Product Development Systems
• Sense of urgency, collaborative team style, and ability to quickly adapt to changes in priorities with strong decision-making skills.
• Written communication skills necessary for technical report writing, and strong follow-up skills.
• Proficient in mechanical and electrical engineering principles. Hands-on practical experience with related product offerings is desired.
• Advanced computer skills in project management, spreadsheet, and database and presentation software.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and carry out responsibilities with a minimum of direction.
• Must be hands-on and have a strong “whatever it takes” attitude to get the job done.
• Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving tools and techniques.

Scope

• Decision Making – Creates policy and resolves problems
• Organizational Scope – global
• Travel up to 30% (international and domestic) post COVID
• Manages staff
• Financial Scope – provide budget recommendations and manage department costs and expenditures

Compensation

An attractive compensation package with base salary, bonus, and other benefits will be offered to the candidate who has the potential for a high level of success.

Do to the expected amount of responses only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Relocation Assistance available.

No Visa Sponsorships available for this position

My Client is An Equal Opportunity Employer