Product Development Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic and technically skilled Product Development Manager to lead our Stormwater Product Engineering team. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership to a cross-functional team, including Product Engineers, Team Leads, and CAD Technicians. You'll be responsible for driving new product development (NPD), R&D initiatives, and continuous innovation within Contech's stormwater solutions portfolio. This position plays a critical role in coordinating across engineering, R&D labs, regulatory, marketing, and sales teams to bring cutting-edge products to market and ensure their long-term performance and competitiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, materials, FEA, and 3D modeling (SolidWorks or similar).
- 2+ years of experience managing direct reports and leading engineering projects.
- Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to present complex information clearly and train others effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Willingness to travel (~10%).
Nice To Haves
- PE (Professional Engineer) license.
- Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
- Knowledge of water hydraulics and EPA/stormwater regulations.
- Background in construction or stormwater infrastructure industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of stormwater R&D and product development projects from concept through commercialization.
- Oversee product design, feasibility studies, CFD analysis, FEA, prototyping, testing, and design for manufacturability.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align development activities with company strategies and market needs.
- Identify and implement process improvements, technical tools, and metrics to enhance team efficiency.
- Manage product line cost-out initiatives and engineering change processes.
- Maintain awareness of industry regulations and emerging technologies; evaluate adjacent market opportunities.
- Provide technical coaching, mentoring, and leadership to a team of engineers and technicians.
- Contribute to IP management, including patent and trademark evaluations and competitive monitoring.
Benefits
- Contech empowers you. We value you as a person and equip you to succeed.
- We foster a positive culture of work-life balance.
- Grow with an industry leader known for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with options to choose what works best for you and your family.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
