Product Line Manager Gears

Regal Rexnord•Downers Grove, IL

22h

About The Position

The Gear Product Manager is accountable for the strategic growth, profitability, and portfolio direction of Regal Rexnord’s Aerospace Solutions global gear business. This role owns product line management responsibilities end to end, including pricing, long-term agreements (LTAs), portfolio strategy, product roadmaps, and new product launch (NPL). The successful candidate will lead through influence, apply strong commercial and technical judgment, and partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain to position Regal Rexnord as a preferred gear supplier. The position involves defining and executing profitable growth strategies, developing and maintaining Gear Product Technology Roadmaps, and driving New Product / New Platform (NPL) growth. It also includes evaluating investment and partnership opportunities to expand the gear portfolio. The role requires ownership of pricing strategy, profitability analytics, and disciplined commercial execution. A key aspect is aligning multi-site capabilities across Twinsburg, OH, and Hemel Hempstead, UK, by reviewing manufacturing capabilities, defining clear roles for each site, and fostering a global gear mindset. The manager will serve as the voice of the customer, maintaining strong relationships with OEMs, Tier suppliers, and MROs, and translating customer requirements into product priorities. Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales is essential for executing product line strategies, supporting budgeting, capital planning, and tracking key performance indicators.

Requirements

Proven product or product line leadership experience in gears, power transmission, or precision mechanical components.
Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ownership of pricing and profitability.
Ability to operate effectively across multiple manufacturing sites and geographies.
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate market insight into executable roadmaps.
Comfortable leading through influence in a matrixed organization.
Analytical, data-driven, and disciplined in decision making.
Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites and customers as required.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business required.
5–8+ years of experience in product management, product line management, or a closely related commercial/technical role.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated, engineered product environments strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and lead the global Gear Product Line strategy, aligned to Regal Rexnord’s Aerospace Solutions strategic deployment and growth objectives.
Define and execute profitable growth strategies, including market segmentation, application focus, and value propositions.
Develop and maintain Gear Product Technology Roadmaps, aligned with customer needs, competitive trends, and internal manufacturing capabilities.
Drive New Product / New Platform (NPL) growth, from opportunity identification through launch and lifecycle management.
Evaluate investment and partnership opportunities to expand the gear portfolio in a non-redundant, differentiated manner.
Own pricing strategy for Gear Product Line, including: Base pricing and margin targets, Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), Value-based pricing models.
Lead profitability analytics, including margin by product/application and portfolio mix optimization.
Partner with Sales and Finance to ensure disciplined commercial execution and agreement governance.
Conduct a comprehensive review of gear manufacturing capabilities across both facilities, including: Gear types, size ranges, precision levels, and secondary operations, Capacity, equipment, and process strengths.
Define clear roles and focus areas for each site to ensure complementary, not duplicative, capabilities.
Establish a one-team, global gear mindset, promoting collaboration, transparency, and shared accountability between sites.
Identify capability gaps that limit customer adoption of Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions as a gear supplier and develop investment or sourcing strategies to close those gaps.
Serve as the voice of the customer (VOC) for gear products, maintaining strong relationships with OEMs, Tier suppliers, and MROs.
Partner with Sales on customer visits, opportunity development, proposals, and application reviews.
Translate customer requirements into clear product, technology, and investment priorities.
Support key pursuits by articulating Regal Rexnord’s Aerospace Solutions gear value proposition, technical differentiation, and manufacturing strengths.
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales to execute product line strategies.
Support budgeting, capital planning, and long-range strategic planning related to gear products.
Track and report key product line KPIs, including growth, margin, NPL performance, and market penetration.
Drive continuous improvement, VA/VE initiatives, and lifecycle management across the gear portfolio.