Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems / ESCO is looking for a Product Manager to manage and grow specific product lines through strategic planning and marketing, including the development of technology roadmaps. The role involves developing goals, budgets, and business plans for these product lines.
Requirements
- Familiarity with electro-mechanical system design and standards in aerospace/defense equipment
Responsibilities
- Work with engineering, manufacturing and sales to develop new product specifications to address issues and enhance existing product(s) or product line(s)
- Take a lead role in building a consensus (with engineering and sales) technology roadmap and prioritizing future R&D investments
- Assess needs and opportunities for new products through research and feasibility analysis
- Lead commercialization efforts of new products with cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, program management, supply chain, etc.
- Participate in product modification, cost reduction, margin analysis, advertising and promotion, forecasting, product positioning and pricing strategies
- Provide sales staff with comparative product analysis; feature and benefit summaries; supporting promotional material; target customers; and product marketing strategies
- Work with Technical Publications and Engineering to ensure high-quality production of product technical literature
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (Master’s degree in engineering or related field is an asset)
- 5+ years of relevant experience in product management, engineering, or business development roles, with increasing levels of responsibility
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel, both domestic and international (~15%)
- Must be a US Citizen
