Product Manager Optics Metrology

Ametek; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global instrumentation company in Leicester seeks a Product Manager for the Optics Metrology product line. This role encompasses managing the entire product lifecycle, from conception to market release, while leading cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Optical Engineering, along with significant experience in optics metrology or manufacturing. This position offers competitive benefits including a supportive working environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 28 days holiday

Mentoring for accreditation

Continuous training

1PM Friday finish

Fun working environment

Corporate discounts

Sports and social club

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in precision engineering, optics metrology, or optics manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external teams.
• Willingness to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Drive product lifecycle processes including product research and market analysis.
• Create product strategy documents covering business cases and revenue.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and sales for product development.

Skills

Mechanical engineering or optical engineering knowledge

Experience in precision engineering

Knowledge of optics manufacturing

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Optical Engineering

Job description

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We are looking for a Product Manager for the Optics Metrology product line to join our team. Reporting to the Business development manager, the Product Manager will have a keen eye to identify gaps and opportunities in the optics metrology market with an innovative mind to fulfil them. As well possessing a high level of technical capability the product manager will also be able to strategise the full lifecycle of product production from conception to release, defining and supporting the optimum optics metrology solutions to meet and exceed targets. They should also be a confident leader with experience in guiding cross‑functional and international teams in the successful creation of optics metrology products. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the rapidly growing Optics 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 relations by hands‑on measurements and demonstration of measurements on customer samples, data analysis and presentation of results
• Track and ensure a high standard of quality of optics 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
• Be part of an international team with key development sites in both the UK and Germany

Required Essential Skills

• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of mechanical or optical 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 one of the following: precision engineering, optics metrology, optics manufacturing
• Good working knowledge of optics manufacturing and metrology
• Good knowledge of the global market and competitive landscape of optics 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 managing small, technical teams (locally and internationally)

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

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Optical Engineering

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