CNC/Manufacturing Equipment Product Manager

Summary

Join a distinguished American industrial machinery manufacturer as their new Product Manager. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive hardware and machinery experience to shape the strategic direction of the product portfolio. Key responsibilities include market analysis, customer intelligence gathering, strategic product development and management, and cross-functional leadership. The position offers remote work capability with 25% travel required. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are included. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years of product management experience, and strong technical product knowledge.

Requirements

• Engineering background with ability to understand and work with complex technical products
• Strong technical product knowledge and product lifecycle management expertise
• Hardware/machinery product management experience with highly technical products (CNC machines, industrial equipment, or similar)
• Minimum 5+ years in product management, preferably within manufacturing technology or cutting tool technologies
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with an additional qualification in Business Management or Marketing being an advantage
• Willingness to engage in difficult conversations and drive results through influence

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive business requirements and product specifications based on customer insights
• Conduct customer site visits and industry research to understand market needs and competitive landscape
• Create product positioning strategies, competitive analysis, and pricing recommendations
• Oversee complete product lifecycle from concept through launch and ongoing support
• Manage major product initiatives annually spanning product improvements, new developments, and strategic partnerships
• Lead cross-functional projects that align with company strategic goals
• Develop product interaction maps and present business cases to secure executive approval for new initiatives
• Partner with Engineering, Sales, Installation, and Customer Support teams to drive product success

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in stone cutting, CNC manufacturing, precision machinery, or related industrial equipment industries
• Team player mentality with collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills and ability to ask challenging questions

Benefits

• Remote work capability
• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare insurance and 401(k)