Junior Product Manager - Quantum

Pride Mobility & Quantum Rehab•Duryea, PA

About The Position

The Junior Product Manager manages multiple facets of engineering-based projects involving new product development and continuous improvement for FDA Group 2/3, ISO Class B/C medical devices. The role facilitates communication across departments about build instructions, product configurations, and product validation, and supports product transitions from design through release into production. The position works with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, distribution, testing, and other teams to coordinate prototype builds, testing, manufacturing readiness, design compatibility, process validation, configuration rules, and continuous-improvement changes. Domestic and international travel to contract manufacturers may be required for product launches, as may attendance at trade shows. The role also supports regulatory compliance recommendations, observes safety and security rules, and completes annual CTPAT Security Training. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

At least 1 year of proven experience in clinical/technical product support or a manufacturing environment, successfully leading, managing, or coordinating projects or tasks; an Associate degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or Healthcare may substitute for this experience.
High School Diploma or GED.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Skilled in time management; friendly, professional, detail-oriented, honest, and a team player.
Ability to multitask, solve problems, and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary cross-functional team.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and instructions as required.
Ability to use hand tools and standard power tools.
Ability to prepare and present summary reports.
Drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement.
Successful time-management and organizational skills to plan, design, and implement each project stage within specific time constraints.
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
Basic knowledge of hand tools and standard power tools.

Nice To Haves

Basic working knowledge of Oracle and/or Agile.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 40 lbs.
At least 2 years of project-management experience leading, managing, or coordinating projects or tasks from initiation through delivery, including scope, quality, schedule, budget, and resources, in a fast-paced Research & Development or manufacturing environment.
At least 1 year of experience with the specific products.
Current or previous successful employment with Pride Mobility Products Corporation.
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Business, or Healthcare-related field.
Project Management Professional certification.

Responsibilities

Facilitate product transition from design to release into production.
Oversee and participate in mechanical building and assembly of prototype products, including beta samples, show samples, and test samples, when needed.
Work with the test lab and engineering on testing plans and execution.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and production teams on initial design concepts to verify manufacturing needs.
Execute Form Fit Function plans to ensure compatibility of new product designs and integration into Quantum products and manufacturing processes.
Attend on-site process validation at domestic and international contract manufacturers.
Supply configuration rules and exclusions to the Bill of Materials (BOM) team for use in Oracle to validate sales-order entry into Pride’s systems.
Complete assigned continuous-improvement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) on recently launched products.
Facilitate productivity among Research & Development teams, including Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Drafting, Test Lab, and Machine Shop.
Develop strong working relationships with functional teams, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Distribution.
Develop familiarity with regulatory requirements and make compliance recommendations.
Travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers as needed for product launches.
Attend trade shows as needed.
Follow safety and security rules and promptly report accidents, incidents, or injuries to management.
Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training.
Focus on continuous improvement and demonstrate good business judgment.
Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned or modified by Pride.