Product Development Manager
About The Position
Founded in 1995, National Products, Inc. began supplying the world with our industry leading RAM Mounting Systems. Relied on by the world's most rugged industries, we serve motorcycle riders, kayak fishermen, police and fire, farmers, miners, pilots, extreme sports enthusiasts and many others with mounting solutions for high vibration environments. We manufacture mounts for action cameras, tablets, smartphones, laptops, and many different displays across nearly every mobile market. Made in the USA (South Seattle), we are proud to offer a lifetime warranty on most products. The industry is in rapid expansion and we need people to help manage our ever-expanding product line. The New Product Development Manager is a member of the Engineering Team and leads the process of identifying, planning, and launching new products that align with RAM Mounts' strategic goals. This role partners with engineering, sales, marketing, and customers to translate market needs into commercially viable products.
Requirements
- Able to hold others inside and outside of our organization accountable
- Able to quickly learn and understand technical information and industry terminology
- Able to work in fast-paced, self-directed entrepreneurial environment
- Proficient level computer skills including MS Office
- Proficient in project management software such as MS Projects, Smartsheets, Jira, or Wrike.
- Prominent organization and presentation skills
- Self-starter, with time management skills
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field preferred
- 3-5 years project management experience, technical project management preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Key Accounts to identify and validate new product opportunities.
- Organize multiple projects and timelines using project management software.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, sales, marketing, production, operations, and procurement to successfully develop and launch new products.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, advising leadership on new products.
- Communicate directly with both customers and Account Managers to gather requirements for new products and work with Engineering and Production to define project scope and expectations.
- Work directly with the engineering team to review products in the development, prototype, and tooled sample phases for design requirements.
- Manage the regulatory certification process for new products.
- Monitor project status, maintain documentation, track milestones, and proactively communicate updates to team members and customers.
- Hold the project team accountable by providing direction and support throughout the project.
- Review sales information and propose new products for development.
- Present new products in development to internal stakeholders - showcase product features, review timelines, review potential issues and answer questions about function.
- Proactively identify issues throughout the product development process, propose solutions for process improvement and effectively implement solutions as needed.
Benefits
- Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Three weeks of PTO (up to four weeks with tenure) with seven paid holidays
- 401k with up to 4% employer match
- Additional paid parental leave beyond state/federal offerings
- Quarterly catered lunch events for all employees
- RAM Mounts product discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
