Product Manager, Filler Metals

ESAB•Hanover, PA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

ESAB Corporation is hiring a Product Manager, Filler Metals in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The role owns the strategy, lifecycle management, and commercial success of the stainless-steel and low-alloy solid-wire portfolio. Working across marketing, sales, R&D, and operations, the Product Manager translates customer and market needs into profitable growth in a competitive, technically driven market. The position provides technical expertise on welding processes, alloys, standards, and certifications; defines product performance requirements and competitive benchmarks; and manages products from ideation through launch, optimization, and phase-out. It also develops product positioning, value propositions, portfolio and SKU strategies, market insights, pricing approaches, and sales-support materials. The position is eligible for hybrid remote work, with at least three days per week in person at the office. Travel may be up to 30% in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The work involves stationary positioning about 50% of the time, use of office equipment, and physical activities including stairs, walking, stooping, and standing. Personal protective equipment is required when working at or visiting manufacturing and plant locations; travel may involve varying weather.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related technical field.
At least 7 years of experience in product management, product marketing, or technical marketing within welding consumables, metals, or industrial products.
Strong understanding of stainless-steel alloys, welding processes (MIG, TIG, FCAW), and filler-metal applications.
Experience working cross-functionally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced business degree.
Experience with global or regional product portfolios.
Familiarity with AWS/ISO welding standards and certifications.
Prior experience in a competitive, price-sensitive commodity market.

Responsibilities

Provide product expertise on welding processes, alloys, AWS, ASME, and ISO standards, and certifications.
Work with application engineering to define product performance requirements and competitive benchmarks.
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of stainless-steel and low-alloy welding wire products, from ideation through launch, optimization, and phase-out.
Manage product positioning, value propositions, and differentiation in a largely commoditized market.
Drive portfolio rationalization and SKU optimization to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Analyze industry trends, competitive offerings, pricing, and substitution threats.
Gather voice-of-customer input through sales teams, distributors, key accounts, and application engineers.
Identify unmet needs in oil and gas, chemical processing, food and beverage, power generation, and general fabrication.
Develop pricing strategies, list prices, and discount guidelines with sales and finance.
Support margin management initiatives, including cost-to-serve and value-based pricing.
Create product tools, data sheets, comparison guides, and training materials for sales teams and distributors.
Partner with R&D and manufacturing on new product development, formulation changes, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Collaborate with supply chain to manage availability, forecasts, and lifecycle transitions.
Support marketing campaigns, trade shows, and product launches.