Vertiv is seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Development Manager to lead and oversee the innovation and enhancement of our busbar trunking product line. As a Product Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our offerings in the industry. Your expertise and leadership will drive the design, development, and support of the successful launch of new products, ensuring they meet market demands, industry standards, and customer needs. The role will include frequent interaction with the Offering Management, Marketing, and Sales teams.
Responsibilities:
Lead & support the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept ideation to commercialization, for our busbar trunking product line, in accordance with the Vertiv NPDI procedures and PMO best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to execute product development plans.
Define product specifications, features, and functionalities, while ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Full product compliance by Type Testing to UL857.
Manage and prioritize multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints.
Foster a culture of innovation within the product development team, encouraging creative thinking and idea generation.
Work closely with external suppliers and partners to source components and materials.
Stay current with technological advancements and industry developments, applying relevant knowledge to enhance product offerings.
Build prototypes to support the development of product design.
Conducting Engineering change process for existing products
Manage the workflow of the Product Development Team.
Managing, mentoring and training 5-6 team members.
Monitor and present department KPIs.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering/design technology or equivalent combination of education & experience
7+ years of experience in Mechanical design in the manufacturing environment or directly related experience.
2+ years experience managing a team in a product development environment preferred
Experience with power distribution applications and/or data center industry is preferred.
Demonstrated competence in communication, problem-solving, & project management
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Smartsheet, and other business applications
Experience designing mild steel sheet welded assemblies, extruded/injection molded plastic parts and assemblies.
Proficiency in 3D modelling using Creo, Solidworks or equivalent 3D design package.
3D modeling, 2D drafting (first angle and Third angle projection), GD&T (Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
Vertiv is a $6.9 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work Authorization
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