Product Manager - High-Flow Components

IDEX Corporation•Rutherford, NJ

About The Position

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. WHO WE ARE Gast and Airtech are part of the IDEX Performance Pneumatics Group, delivering innovative solutions for vacuum, pressure, and flow control across critical industries worldwide. Gast is a trusted leader in designing and manufacturing high-quality air-moving products, including compressors, vacuum pumps, and accessories. For decades, Gast has powered essential applications in medical, industrial, and environmental sectors with reliability and precision. Airtech specializes in custom-engineered vacuum and pressure systems, offering advanced solutions for complex applications in life sciences, electronics, and industrial automation. Known for flexibility and technical expertise, Airtech partners with customers to solve unique challenges and deliver tailored systems that meet demanding performance requirements. Together, Gast and Airtech combine engineering excellence, customer focus, and global reach to enable technologies that keep industries moving and improve everyday life. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead strategic product management for our high-flow product categories. This role is accountable for defining and executing the product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for assigned high-flow air-moving products across GAST/Airtech. This leader drives growth by identifying market opportunities, translating voice-of-customer and competitive insights into clear requirements and business cases, and leading cross-functional execution from concept through launch and lifecycle management. Partnering across Commercial, Marketing, Operations, and Engineering, the Product Manager continuously evaluates portfolio performance, identifies opportunities to improve mix and reduce complexity, and plans product transitions and end-of-life pathways to ensure long-term health of the portfolio. The role requires strong communication, technical fluency, and consistent follow-through to align stakeholders and deliver customer-valued outcomes at scale. This role requires comfort operating in an industrial, engineered‑to‑application environment with complex product portfolios and global manufacturing considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, manufacturing, or engineering discipline
5–7 years of product management experience spanning ideation through launch and commercialization; preferably in a B2B or industrial manufacturing environment
Experience working with air moving products preferred
Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required
Strategic thinking and market analysis capability.
Strong business acumen and ability to build compelling business cases.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a matrix organization.
Analytical mindset with proficiency in Microsoft Office and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap Develop and execute a 3-year product roadmap aligned with business strategy and customer needs.
Identify new product opportunities through VOC (Voice of Customer) and competitive analysis.
Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned product lines.
Own commercialization planning for new product launches, including launch timing, target applications, value propositions, and internal readiness.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to develop go‑to‑market plans that ensure successful adoption and revenue ramp.
Define launch success metrics and track post‑launch performance, incorporating learnings into roadmap updates and future product launches.
Project Management Lead cross-functional teams through milestone-driven NPD processes from concept to commercialization.
Lead cross-functional teams to plan, track, and execute product-related projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
Facilitate regular project team meetings, driving accountability and ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, sourcing, and marketing.
Provide timely project status updates to leadership, including schedule impacts, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.
Portfolio Simplification (80/20) Drive SKU rationalization and complexity reduction initiatives to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Evaluate product line performance and lifecycle stage to recommend investment, sustainment, or exit decisions.
Pricing & Profitability Own list pricing for all new SKUs and collaborate with sales leadership on pricing models and discount structures.
Monitor product line profitability and mix performance, recommending actions to improve margin and portfolio health.
Customer Engagement Conduct regular VOC activities (interviews, surveys) to inform product improvements and innovation.
Represent the company at trade shows and customer visits to strengthen relationships and gather insights.
Support key customer engagements during new product launches, including application discussions and early‑adopter feedback.
Perform other assignments as directed by the Director of Product Management