Product Manager | Digital Machine Platform

Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions, S.L.U.; Bilbao; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Permanent contract

Hybrid work model

Global team

Descripción de la vacante

Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions, S.L.U. is seeking a strategic Product Manager - Digital Machine Platform to define vision, strategy and roadmap for connecting Lantek's software with physical manufacturing environments.

You will lead post-processing, CNC and machine configuration evolution, ensuring multi-vendor compatibility and scalable asset management across the ecosystem. English fluency and strong stakeholder skills are essential.

Formación

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Advanced level of English.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager within CAD/CAM, CNC, industrial automation or manufacturing software.
• Strong understanding of CNC postprocessors, machine connectivity, controller behaviour or machine configuration.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and connected manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with machine-tool builders, CNC controller manufacturers or industrial technology partners is valued.
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms, distributed architectures, automation or AI in industrial software is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Own the vision, strategy and roadmap for the Digital-to-Machine Platform, balancing current evolution with future foundations.
• Lead evolution of post-processing, CNC and machine configuration capabilities across a multi-vendor ecosystem.
• Define a global approach for managing postprocessors and machine-specific assets throughout their lifecycle.
• Shape connectivity capabilities for software to communicate with physical equipment and provide machine data to applications.
• Enable faster, more consistent support for new machines, controllers and technologies while preserving flexibility.
• Engage with customers, subsidiaries, specialists, builders, controller manufacturers and partners to align needs with priorities.
• Collaborate with engineering and other product teams to define measurable outcomes and cohesive evolution.
• Apply advances in software architecture, cloud services, automation and AI to improve scalability and delivery.

Conocimientos

Product management experience

CNC postprocessors understanding

Machine connectivity knowledge

English communication

Educación

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

ABOUT US

Lantek is a leading multinational company specializing in software solutions for the industrial sector, driving Industry 4.0 and digital transformation. With more than 400 professionals and operations in 16 countries, we develop technology that helps manufacturers around the world optimize their production processes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Product Manager - Digital Machine Platform, you will define the vision, strategy and roadmap of the platform that connects Lantek's software portfolio with the physical manufacturing environment.

You will lead the evolution of our CNC post-processing and machine connectivity capabilities, ensuring the platform continues to meet today’s customer needs while laying the foundations for the next generation of connected manufacturing.

Working closely with Engineering, Software Architecture, Quality, Support, subsidiaries, customers and industrial technology partners, you will play a key role in strengthening one of Lantek's core differentiators: supporting one of the industry's broadest multi-vendor and multi-technology manufacturing ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Own the vision, strategy and roadmap for the Digital-to-Machine Platform, balancing the continuous evolution of current capabilities with the foundations required for future sheet metal machines and manufacturing scenarios.
• Lead the evolution of Lantek's post-processing, CNC and machine configuration capabilities across its multi-vendor and multi-technology ecosystem, ensuring accurate, reliable and compatible machine-ready output.
• Define a global approach for managing postprocessors and machine-specific assets through their complete lifecycle, including catalogue, discovery, provisioning, versioning, compatibility, distribution and automated updates.
• Shape the connectivity capabilities required for Lantek software to communicate and interact with physical equipment, and to capture, normalize and make machine data available to downstream applications for monitoring, performance analysis and machine KPIs.
• Enable faster and more consistent support for new machines, controllers and manufacturing technologies, promoting reuse and standardization while preserving the flexibility required by a diverse machine ecosystem.
• Engage with customers, subsidiaries, application specialists, machine-tool builders, controller manufacturers and technology partners to understand needs, validate direction and translate industry developments into product priorities.
• Work closely with engineering, software architecture and other product teams to define measurable outcomes and deliver a coherent evolution across the Lantek portfolio.
• Apply advances in software architecture, cloud services, automation and AI-assisted engineering to improve the scalability, quality and speed with which machine capabilities are created, validated and delivered globally.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING ALONG?

We are looking for a strategic Product Manager with a strong technical background and a passion for industrial manufacturing. The ideal candidate combines product management expertise with a solid understanding of manufacturing technologies and the ability to transform complex technical challenges into scalable product solutions.

REQUIREMENTS

Ideal Profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Advanced level of English.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager within CAD/CAM, CNC, industrial automation or manufacturing software.
• Strong understanding of CNC postprocessors, machine connectivity, controller behaviour or machine configuration.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and connected manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with machine-tool builders, CNC controller manufacturers or industrial technology partners will be highly valued.
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms, distributed architectures, automation or AI applied to industrial software is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectives.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Permanent contract.
• Hybrid working model (2 on-site days per week) and flexible working hours.
• The opportunity to shape one of Lantek's most strategic technology platforms.
• Innovative projects within a global company leading the digital transformation of manufacturing.
• A dynamic, collaborative and highly qualified international team.