Product Manager (Align and Level)

AMETEK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Product Manager for the Alignment & Level Metrology product line. The candidate will oversee product lifecycle processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform market analysis, and support customer relations through hands-on demonstrations. The role requires strong mechanical engineering knowledge and at least 5 years of related experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including career development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 28 days holiday

Mentoring and guidance for accreditation

Continuous training provided

1pm Friday finish

Fun, relaxed working environment

Corporate discounts and support services

Active sports and social club

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of mechanical engineering or physics.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in precision engineering or A&L metrology.
• Good understanding of A&L manufacturing and competitive landscape.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of all product lifecycle processes.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements.
• Create product strategy documents describing business cases.
• Analyse market data to develop sales strategies.
• Collaborate with R+D, marketing, and sales teams.
• Support customer relations with hands-on measurements.
• Ensure high standard quality of A&L metrology products.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Precision engineering or A&L metrology experience

Communication skills

Customer facing product support experience

Problem-solving ability

Team management experience

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or similar discipline

Job description

We’re looking for a Product Managerfor the Alignment & Level Metrology product line tojoin our team. Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager, the Project Manager will have a keen eye to identify gaps and opportunities in the A&L metrology market with an innovative mind to fulfil them. As well possessing a high level of technical capabilitythe product managerwill also be able to strategize the full lifecycle of product production from conception to release. Defining and supporting the A&L metrology solutions to meet and exceed targets. They should also be a confident leader with experience in guiding cross-functionaland internationalteams in the successful creation of A&L metrology products and relevant applications infomration. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the growing Alignment and Level metrology group.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Drive the execution of all product lifecycle processes for products, including product research, market research, competitive analysis, planning, positioning, roadmap development, requirements development, and product launch
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototype construction and final product development by engineering teams
• Create product strategy documents that describe business cases, high-level use cases, technical requirements, revenue, and ROI
• Analyse market data to develop sales strategies, and define product objectives for effective marketing communications plans
• Collaborate closely with R+D, production, marketing, and sales teams on the development, QA, and release of products
• Support customer relation by hands on measurements on site at customers premises and demonstration of measurements on customer applications, data analysis and presentation of results
• Track and ensure high standard of quality of A&L metrology products to be built and delivered to the customers
• Develop product positioning and messaging that differentiates Taylor Hobson instruments and their features across market segments by assessing competitors’ offerings
• Develop and maintain accurate and relevant marketing material for new and existing products
• Provide in-depth product knowledge to support the sales team
• Develop a thorough understanding of the market needs and requirements through excellent customer relations

Required Essential Skills:

• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of mechanical engineering or physics to degree level or through a proven track record in an associated discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience in at a minimum of one of the following: precision engineering or A&L metrology.
• Good working knowledge of A&L manufacturing and metrology or similar discipline
• Good knowledge of the global market and competitive landscape of A&L metrology
• Strong ability to communicate to sales, R+D, operations, and management teams on all levels (internal and external, locally, and internationally)
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Enthusiastic and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Able to work independently with a self-motivated self-driven style.
• Experience in a customer facing product support role.
• Fluent English language (business level) in spoken word and writing
• Experience in product / project management preferred.
• Practical knowledge of product usability and commercialization with appreciation of electronic, electrical and software design
• Experience of managing small, technical teams (locally and international).

Required Personal Attributes:

• Flexible and adaptable, demonstrates an agile approach to working.
• Open minded and approachable personality
• Team player with all colleagues from different departments
• Assertiveness on product and project related tasks

Degree/Certification:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or similar discipline.

Benefits:

When you join Taylor Hobson, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We offer you the following:

• Competitive salary and 28 days holiday including Easter & Christmas
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation - IMechE, MIET, CPhy
• Continuous training provided using world class manufacturing tools and equipment
• 1pm Friday finish
• Fun, relaxed, supportive working environment
• Perkbox – Corporate discounts, GP service & 24-hour Employee Assistance Program
• Active sports and social club including annual Christmas party and social events
• Free onsite parking and easy access to the city centre