Product Innovation Manager

2 weeks ago


Salisbury, Maryland, United States Westlake Full time

We are seeking an experienced Product Innovation Manager to lead our product development engineering projects and bring new technologies and products to market. This role requires a passion for nurturing new ideas and products, excellent collaboration skills, and the ability to build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams and leadership.

About the Role

As a Product Innovation Manager, you will be responsible for strategically planning and developing new products, ensuring alignment with market needs and Westlake's competitive goals in the fiber cement/engineered wood building materials market. You will also be responsible for developing collaborative relationships with suppliers, engaging with cross-functional leadership, and leading the creation and testing of new products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Interface with internal and external customers and stakeholders to develop new products that meet market needs and align with company goals.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to stay abreast of new machinery and raw materials that can enhance product offerings.
  • Engage with cross-functional leadership to develop sound science-based principles for product innovation.
  • Lead the creation and testing of new products by utilizing lab equipment and coordinating trials on pilot and production extrusion equipment.
  • Improve cost efficiency and reduce scrap during the product development phase by analyzing data and communicating results to cross-functional teams.
  • Analyze data using statistical software and communicate results to cross-functional teams to aid in decision-making.
  • Utilize state-of-the-art CAD tools to design new product profiles and extrusion processes.
  • Partner with sales, marketing, and manufacturing teams to leverage gated processes effectively and transition new concepts and products from ideation to market readiness.
  • Attend trade shows, classes, and training seminars to stay up-to-date on industry developments and support the launch of new products.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials or Plastics Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of functional and hands-on product design and development experience with demonstrated expertise in bringing new products from concept to commercialization.
  • Knowledge of the manufacture, testing, analysis, and application of polymer chemistry.
  • Six sigma green/black belt and knowledge of DOE, DMAIC, Fishbone, 5-Why, FMEA, statistical analysis, etc. preferred.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative working relationships across a diverse organization.
Estimated Salary

$85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.

Location

Salisbury, NC.

Must be currently residing in or near Salisbury, NC or willing to relocate to the area. Must be willing to travel up to 10% to support other Westlake sites.


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