Automotive Associate Product Manager - Underhood
About The Position
The Associate Product Manager–Undercar is responsible for the end-to-end management of Mighty’s filtration product programs. This role owns supplier relationships, product lifecycle management, new product introductions (NPI), global sourcing initiatives, quality oversight, and claims resolution. The role partners closely with internal stakeholders to ensure competitive product coverage, cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and franchisee satisfaction. The Associate Product Manager also supports product communication, training, and continuous improvement initiatives across Mighty’s distributor and franchise network.
Requirements
- College degree
- 3–5+ years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, product management, category management, sourcing, or supplier-facing roles.
- Strong analytical skills; experience working with sales, margin, and claims data
- Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, Word and planning and tracking systems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects across suppliers, internal teams, and timelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Comfortable working in a hybrid, cross-functional, and supplier-facing environment
- Individual must be able to obtain a passport and have a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain strategic supplier partnerships aligned with Mighty’s quality, cost, and service standards
- Lead supplier negotiations including pricing, contracts, and purchase agreements
- Conduct regular supplier audits focused on manufacturing capability, quality systems, compliance, and risk mitigation
- Identify opportunities for global sourcing to improve cost, availability, and program competitiveness
- Collaborate with Supply Chain and Product Engineering on capacity planning, quality improvements, and corrective actions
- Own application coverage and lifecycle management for assigned filtration product lines
- Identify OE and aftermarket application gaps and lead New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives
- Evaluate portfolio performance using sales, margin, coverage, and claim data
- Partner with Marketing on packaging, labeling, and product positioning initiatives
- Manage part number introductions, transitions, and obsolescence planning
- Support development and execution of quality control procedures within Mighty’s distribution network
- Monitor filtration-related claims and failure trends
- Assist Mighty’s Applications & Quality Engineer in supplier claim resolution
- Recommend product or supplier changes based on quality performance and field data
- Serve as a subject-matter expert for filtration products across the Mighty system
- Communicate product updates, changes, and technical information to distributors and franchisees
- Support product training through in-person visits, digital tools, and Mighty Sales & Operations Schools
- Gather franchisee feedback to inform product improvements and future program decisions
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Dental/Vision plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability plan
- 401K plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
