Senior Product Engineer

A global manufacturing corporation is looking for a motivated Senior Product Manager to join near Peachtree City, GA.

Senior Product Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception through introduction into the marketplace for "new products".
• Helps to formulate the business case to develop and implement products.
• Conducts competitive analysis of products and models offered by other manufacturers. Determines the organizations unique value proposition for each new product offering.
• Evaluates new product ideas to determine their potential to address customer needs and to achieve goals in revenue growth and market share.
• Analyzes the feasibility of design ideas, based on factors such as appearance, safety, function, serviceability, budget, production costs/methods and market characteristics.
• Establishes product specifications, and coordinates with various functions, including engineering, manufacturing, marketing and sales, to ensure successful product development and implementation.
• Participates in analytical, experimental, investigative and other fact-finding work in support of product development.
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of new trends and products in the appropriate markets.
• May conduct focus-group research and use market research data to support sales teams and address customer issues and field quality concerns.
• Conducts market analysis/research within generally recognized "foodservice" avenues to generate new product ideas and new business (i.e. distributors, distribution center account managers, dealers and chain account end users).
• Conducts market analysis/research outside generally recognized "foodservice" avenues to generate new product ideas and new business (i.e. convenience stores, supermarkets, health care).
• Develops sales training presentations for: District Managers, DC Account Managers, Customer Service Reps and Customer factory tours for internal and external customers.
• Works with Marketing to provide complete comprehensive customer materials such as sales equipment brochure sheets/specifications and price lists.

Senior Product Manager Requirements include:

• Bachelor Degree with Mechanical Engineering degree and/or related discipline
• At least 5 years of Product Manager, Design, or related role
• Experience in refrigeration and testing techniques is required
• Experience with Creo and Windchill or similar CAD software
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills (Speaking / Reading / Writing)
• While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to type for extended periods throughout the day and intermittently sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision, as well as, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you're a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90, $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person