Product Line Manager - Strategic Optics (f/m/d)

TN Germany; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Product Line Manager for Strategic Optics to join their expanding team in Mainz. This role involves defining product strategies, managing optics product lines, and collaborating with various departments to ensure profitable growth. Candidates should possess strong optics knowledge and leadership skills, along with a willingness to travel. The company offers a competitive package and benefits in a dynamic and growing industry, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development.

Leistungen

Pension Scheme

Accident Insurance

Flexible Working

Training

Gym Subsidy

Jobbike

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• At least two years of experience in application engineering or product management.

Aufgaben

• Define and develop the vision and strategy for optics products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product development.
• Manage and mentor Product Line Engineers.

Kenntnisse

Optics Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Qualities

Project Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Physics

Jobbeschreibung

Social network you want to login/join with:

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

Germany, Germany

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

5e7b13b747f0

Job Views:

1

Posted:

09.05.2025

Expiry Date:

23.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Edmund Optics is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Edmund Optics' state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position of the world's largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components. Supporting numerous markets worldwide, including diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D, Edmund Optics products are used in applications from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation.

Edmund Optics Europe, a US-owned group with subsidiaries in Germany, UK, and France, handles sales, marketing, distribution, and application support across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Europe is a key growth market for Edmund Optics, leading to a rapidly expanding and developing local team.

To accelerate our growth in the European Market, Edmund Optics GmbH is seeking a

Product Line Manager - Strategic Optics (f/m/d) in Mainz

The Product Line Manager for Strategic Optics is responsible for the vision and strategy of key optics products. They develop and execute strategies aligned with Edmund Optics’ technological vision, improve customer acquisition and retention, and ensure profitable growth of standard and custom products. Responsibilities include managing optics product lines, expanding existing offerings, gathering market intelligence, defining end-of-life strategies, and collaborating across departments to develop objectives, presentations, and financial proposals.

Essential Functions:

1. Define and develop the vision and strategy for specific products, supported by ROI, marketing data, and strategic plans. Identify new applications and set target metrics.
2. Create new standard products, product lines, and custom capabilities.
3. Communicate product strategies and plans.
4. Develop business cases, roadmaps, forecasts, and analyze the competitive landscape, pricing, target customers, and markets.
5. Collaborate with sales, marketing, R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams on product development and go-to-market strategies.
6. Lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
7. Define marketing strategies for different channels, regions, and customer segments.
8. Stay updated with scientific literature, attend trade shows, and share insights.
9. Promote products internally and externally through training and participation in events.
10. Maintain relationships with suppliers, partners, and customers.
11. Assemble and lead subject matter expert teams for projects.
12. Manage and mentor Product Line Engineers and Applications Engineers.
13. Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications:

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, or a related field, with at least two years of experience in application engineering, manufacturing engineering, or product management within the optics field. Candidates should have strong optics knowledge, initiative, analytical and communication skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Willingness to travel is also required.

What we offer:

A challenging position with a competitive package in a growing industry, working with motivated, self-driven colleagues. Benefits include a pension scheme, accident insurance, flexible working, training, gym subsidy, Jobbike, and more. The workplace is in Mainz, Germany, with hybrid options.

Please send your application to: