Associate Product Manager: Fiber Optics & Data Center

US Conec; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

Health benefits

401(k) match

Bonus potential

Job summary

US Conec, Ltd. is seeking a Product Manager to support the strategic growth, development, and lifecycle management of our fiber optic connectivity product portfolio in data center and telecom markets.

This role serves as a key liaison between Sales, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive product innovation and market performance. This role emphasizes a strong mechanical engineering foundation to support product design, manufacturability, materials selection, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required; other engineering disciplines considered with relevant experience.
• 1–3 years of product management, product development, technical marketing, engineering, or related commercial experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate market trends, sales performance, and business opportunities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for assigned products, markets, and applications, focusing on mechanical design, tolerances, materials, and performance.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, customer activity, and competitive insights to identify growth opportunities and support product strategy.
• Develop and present reports and recommendations related to product performance, demand forecasts, production capacity, pricing, and market opportunities.
• Manage new product development from concept through production, applying mechanical engineering principles to design, manufacturability, materials selection, tolerancing, and performance evaluation.
• Gather customer and market requirements to identify new product opportunities and portfolio enhancements.
• Develop product launch and release plans to ensure successful market introduction and operational readiness.
• Support supplier and contract manufacturer qualification activities, including component evaluation, quality standards, and production readiness.
• Monitor product forecasts and manufacturing requirements to help ensure supply continuity and scalable production capacity.
• Coordinate customer sample requests and provide product-related support to the Sales organization.
• Communicate product updates, enhancements, and changes to internal stakeholders and customers as needed.
• Partner with Marketing to develop product messaging, technical content, presentations, webinars, advertising materials, and trade show collateral.
• Provide on-site support for industry events, conferences, and trade shows.
• Collaborate with Sales, Quality, and Applications Engineering teams to investigate and resolve product-related issues and customer concerns.
• Maintain current knowledge of fiber optic connectivity technologies, optical networks, data center infrastructure, and telecommunications applications.
• Ensure robust supply chain of molded and precision-manufactured components by reviewing product forecasts, evaluating tooling requirements, and understanding manufacturing processes critical to performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Travel up to 25%

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Related technical field experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

US Conec, Ltd. is seeking a Product Manager to support the strategic growth, development, and lifecycle management of our fiber optic connectivity product portfolio in data center and telecom markets.

This role serves as a key liaison between Sales, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive product innovation and market performance. This role emphasizes a strong mechanical engineering foundation to support product design, manufacturability, materials selection, and