REV Group is looking to define and execute a cohesive product vision for their ambulance and fire apparatus product lines, prioritizing modularity, standardization, cost control, and responsiveness to evolving customer and regulatory needs to build world-class, mission-critical vehicles.
Requirements
- Proven track record of managing modular product platforms in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
- Deep understanding of emergency vehicle design (fire apparatus and/or ambulances) and related standards and compliance.
- Experience with PLM/ERP systems, configuration tools (CPQ), and BOM management at a system level.
- Background in chassis integration, upfitting, or specialty vehicle manufacturing.
- Experience leading product teams through major redesigns or platform transitions.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or value stream mapping methodologies
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory standards (NFPA, KKK, SAE, CAAS, FMVSS, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the overarching product and platform strategy for modular fire apparatus and ambulances.
- Build and maintain a configurable product architecture that balances customization with manufacturing scalability.
- Own the multi-year product roadmap across all vehicle platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals, plant capabilities, and customer needs.
- Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM), platform modularity, and lean product design principles across the organization.
- Partner with operations and engineering leaders to streamline product architectures for build efficiency and quality.
- Standardize product configuration and BOM structures to optimize inventory, reduce variation, and lower build times.
- Align product lifecycle management with warranty data, service feedback, and total cost of ownership.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Management, or related field (Master’s or MBA strongly preferred).
- 8–15+ years of experience in product management, including 5+ years in a leadership role within manufacturing or complex vehicle systems.
- Strong business acumen and experience in P&L responsibility or product-level financial management.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Lead and mentor a team of product managers.
