I&C Product Development Manager Location: Indianapolis, IN or Willimantic, CT
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. We are presently looking for top talent to join our Industrial and Construction Products R&D team.
Position: Product Development Manager – Industrial & Construction Products Prysmian is seeking a people-oriented and change management champion to support our business for Industrial and Construction Products. In your new role, you will report directly to a Product Development Director and will be integral to the continued success and future growth with our customers. Your role will interact with the business and customers to understand and solve their unique requirements.
Reports to: Product Development Director
Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Lead a product development team and multiple new product development and proficiency projects using stage gate model leading their completion from lab scale to commercialization. Plan, design, and conduct research projects according to established scientific methods to solve problems and improve or generate new products. Conduct fundamental or applied research to improve or generate new products, components, materials, or applications. Develop/Formulate new cable products and/or modify existing materials to improve product functionality. Participate in industry standards activities and regulatory bodies such as UL, CSA, IEEE, and NEMA. Interface with customers to develop new products or enhance present products to meet market needs. Work with the Commercial Team and end users to improve understanding of the technical aspects of our products. Estimate costs, resources, and time required to conduct a research project and monitor performance. Prepare calculations, specifications, and other technical documentation for prototype designs. Develop and maintain technical expertise on advances and innovations in research and science. Qualifications Required: Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering preferred. 5-15 years of Product Development Engineering or combination with Design Engineering. Passion for supporting products that are cost-effective and conducive to business success. Experience working in cross-functional teams. Preferred: 5-15 years of industrial experience. 5 years of managerial experience. Two to four years of product engineering experience in wire and cable products. Knowledge of Wire and Cable manufacturing and design. Work Environment/Physical Demands: Works out of a normal office environment with standard office equipment available. Will be required to sit, bend, kneel, squat, use keyboard, read, write, and speak fluently. Employee will occasionally be required to lift and carry objects of 10-30 pounds as needed. Employee will be required to work productively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This role is not typically exposed to adverse environmental conditions. When travel is necessary, will be exposed to typical travel environment and surroundings. Prysmian is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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