Aftermarket Product Manager

Textron Inc.; Tennessee; Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

9/80 schedule

PTO

Vacation time

Holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Zusammenfassung

Textron is seeking an Aftermarket Product Manager to lead cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of aftermarket aircraft products. You will develop business cases, perform market analyses, and ensure regulatory and customer-focused solutions driving growth in aviation aftermarket.

You will collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, finance, and production to deliver certified products, manage lifecycle, and identify opportunities for improvement. Travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace, business, or related major.
• 10 years of experience in product development, engineering, or project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Knowledge of aftermarket aircraft products and FAA regulations preferred.
• Ability to identify market opportunities and drive cross-functional execution.

Aufgaben

• Lead lifecycle management of aftermarket aircraft products from concept to retire.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams ensuring technical, regulatory, and market alignment.
• Develop business cases, market data, and lifecycle strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, finance, and production.
• Travel up to 10% and manage design and production reviews.

Kenntnisse

Product development

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

FAA regulations knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Market analysis

Communication

Agile PM

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Aerospace engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Jobbeschreibung

Aftermarket Product Manager

Description

We're more than aviation experts, we're pioneers. We challenge what's possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Aftermarket Product Manager

The Aftermarket Product Manager is responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team through the entire life cycle of aftermarket aircraft products at Aeronautical Accessories from concept to retirement. This role coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure technical, regulatory, and market alignment. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, business case development, market analysis, and lifecycle management to deliver certified, customer-focused solutions that drive growth in the aviation aftermarket.

What you'll be doing as an Aftermarket Product Manager

• Lead and manage the development project for new aftermarket aircraft products from initial concept into launch and sustainment.
• Facilitate New Product Development recurring meetings at a frequency determined by the business environment.
• Prepare business cases, including coordination of non-recurring efforts (engineering and production), sales market data, and estimated manufacturing cost. The inputs will be provided by the functional department representatives
• Maintain new product concepts through the approval process until Engineering initiates an active project.
• Collaborate with engineering design, marketing, sales, finance, production support, manufacturing and regulatory teams to ensure smooth and coordinated product development and introduction.
• Participate in design and production reviews as well as coordinate with Sales and Marketing to ensure that technical market analysis identifying trends, customer needs, competitive products, product roadmaps & IR&D priorities.
• In collaboration with the stakeholders, develop a statement of work that defines the customer and regulatory requirements.
• Develop short- & long-term product strategies, including lifecycle management (new, sustaining, and end of life).
• Analyze product performance, including volume, margin, and pricing.
• Manage/monitor potential obsolescence issues that could impact customers and identify product gaps and opportunities for new solutions.
• Travel 10% of the time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills you bring to this role

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/production engineering, aerospace engineering, business administration, or other related major.
• 10 years of experience with product development, engineering, business development/aftermarket sales, production, industrial/production engineering, and/or project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management and continuous improvement software/tools.
• In-depth knowledge of aftermarket products.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, rotorcraft products and/or aviation industry experience preferred.
• Ability to identify and anticipate market opportunities and needs for customers.
• A proactive individual with a strong drive for results and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to execute improvement projects.
• Project management skills and skilled in communicating effectively with team members and supervisors, and to prepare and present reports to senior management.
• Lean Six Sigma/Operational Excellence Certification preferred.
• PMI Certification in traditional or agile project management preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office and light industrial environment, including time spent in engineering, production, and hangar areas.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move between office, production, and meeting spaces throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move materials, documents, laptops, and product samples up to approximately 20-25 lbs as needed.
• Ability to use a computer, telephone, and standard office equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to travel by air and ground transportation up to approximately 10% of the time to customer locations, suppliers, and internal sites.

What We Offer You in Return

• 9/80 work schedule - every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation.
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
• 120 hours of Vacation time.
• 12-13 paid holidays per year.
• Up to 6 weeks parental leave (per applicable policy).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings options.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups and a supportive, safety-focused culture.

It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let's make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Piney Flats
Job Function: Product Support
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting: 08/20/2026, 8:57:41 PM
Job Number: 344451