Job Summary:
The Product Manager will oversee and coordinate the daily operations of skilled engineering staff while ensuring that company objectives and goals are met. This position is best suited for a candidate that will help us develop and supplement growth strategies.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Interviews, hires, and trains new engineering staff.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
- Provides constructive and timely feedback to the engineering team.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Leads and coordinates various engineering functions and operations including quality assurance, testing, production, and research and development of new and existing product lines.
- Facilitates communication among internal clients and engineers, ensuring specifications, budgets, and deadlines are clearly communicated and understood.
- Serves as project manager for multiple projects, creating timelines and cost projections, organizing collaborative meetings, and ensuring projects comply with specifications, timelines, and budgets.
- Reviews work and projects for technical accuracy.
- Implements, and maintains administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
- Prepares and executes departmental budget.
- Negotiates contracts with outside vendors.
- Maintains knowledge of new trends, developments, technologies, materials, and best practices; applies this knowledge to continually improve product lines and production efficiency.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Thorough understanding of engineering theory and design criteria.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with computer-aided drafting (CAD) software
- Experience with industrial woodworking machinery or CNC machines preferred.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, or civil engineering, or
- Business degree with leadership experience in furniture manufacturing, millwork, kitchen design, architecture, or industrial design
- At least 8 years of experience required.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Elmsford, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person