Product Design Manager (Food Equipment)

Principal Responsibilities Lead the technology development program responsible for developing a platform of technologies & solutions for customers in the Food and Beverage industry Safety Leadership: Drive the clients safety agenda throughout the development process to ensure the company operates in a manner that is safe for our employees, customers and public Drive a robust ideation process Work in a collaborative, team environment to execute new and ongoing technology development projects Prepare project plans for new technology projects Prepare patents and manage the Food and Beverage IP portfolio Work closely with counterparts in technical sales to commercialize new technologies Provide technical recommendations and supporting statements in marketing documentation and exhibits Develop knowledge transfer and training packages for technical sales and engineering teams Provide technical leadership to support customer opportunities by demonstrating deep understanding of customer processes and the technologies the client offers Lead a high performing team Qualifications Strong technical background in low temperature processes, thermodynamics, heat transfer; industrial equipment and product development Ability to recognize opportunities for developing new commercial technologies and building organizational support Business Acumen, fundamental understanding of business cases, delivery of new products and economic impact. Strong leadership and communication skills. Required Education & Experience Bachelor Degree in Engineering - Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is Preferred, Food Science, or Chemistry Minimum 8-10 Years experience with demonstrated record of developing new technologies with market success 3-5 years of experience in managing a technical team Minimum of 3-5 years' experience with processes used in the Food industry (preferably freezing and chilling) Other Qualifications Deep knowledge of processes used in the Food Freezing and Chilling Industrial equipment fabrication and thermal engineering. Experience working in a collaborative team environment and providing technical leadership Proven record of recognizing and developing rough concepts into successful new products