Director, Commercial Vehicle Brake Products

MAT Holdings, Inc.; Long Grove (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and short‑/长期

PTO (paid time off)

401k Retirement Plan + Company Match

Career Advancement Program

Wellness Programs

HSA and FSA

Life/AD&D Insurance

Employer Provided Life/AD&D

and More

Job summary

MAT Holdings, Inc. is seeking a strategic Product Director to lead the development, expansion, and commercial performance of our Commercial Vehicle brake portfolio.

You will own the full product lifecycle from concept through PPAP qualification, launch, pricing strategy, and ongoing optimization, collaborating with engineering, operations, supply chain, finance and customer teams to drive growth. The ideal candidate has deep CV brake expertise, strong commercial acumen, and a track record of

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in Commercial Vehicle braking, heavy‑duty components, or closely related OE/Aftermarket product categories.
• Proven track record managing full product lifecycle, including PPAP, validation, and launch execution.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing strategy, margin analysis, and customer negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross‑functional programs involving Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of new product introductions (NPI), including concept development, feasibility analysis, business case creation, and cross‑functional alignment.
• Drive execution through all phases of development: engineering, tooling, validation, PPAP, pilot builds, launch readiness, and post‑launch performance.
• Ensure all new and existing products meet OE and Aftermarket qualification standards, including full PPAP documentation and compliance.
• Maintain a multi‑year product roadmap aligned with market trends, customer needs, and strategic growth priorities.
• Serve as the program owner for major customer initiatives, ensuring on‑time delivery and cross‑functional coordination.
• Lead program reviews, risk assessments, and mitigation planning with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Manage product changes, cost‑downs, VA/VE initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Own pricing strategy for the entire CV brake portfolio across all customer segments and lead customer quote responses.

Skills

Commercial vehicle braking expertise

Program management

Pricing strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical modeling

Customer negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

Cost modeling software

Job description

MAT Holdings, Inc. is seeking a strategic Product Director to lead the development, expansion, and commercial performance of our Commercial Vehicle brake portfolio.

You will own the full product lifecycle from concept through PPAP qualification, launch, pricing strategy, and ongoing optimization, collaborating with engineering, operations, supply chain, finance and customer teams to drive growth. The ideal candidate has deep CV brake expertise, strong commercial acumen, and a track record of