Lead Product Development Manager — Hardware & AV

Legrand AV; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand AV in Indiana is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead an engineering and design team from concept through launch, partnering with product management, marketing, manufacturing, quality, sales, and customer service to deliver customer-focused products.

You will guide the full development lifecycle, drive manufacturability and compliance, and shape product strategy while mentoring engineers and designers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of product development engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Proven experience leading engineers or other technical teams, with strong project management skills across the product development lifecycle.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, design for manufacturability, technical documentation, and 3D CAD tools.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with tools or processes such as SolidWorks, FEA, electrical or controls knowledge, regulatory testing, or ERP systems like SAP is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire an engineering team through the full product development lifecycle, from idea generation and design through testing, qualification, and launch.
• Drive projects forward by managing priorities, timelines, resources, and execution to deliver strong business and customer outcomes.
• Coach, develop, and support engineers and designers, creating an environment that encourages growth, accountability, and innovation.
• Partner across functions to ensure products are innovative, manufacturable, compliant, and ready for successful launch.
• Champion continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a collaborative team culture aligned with company values.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field

Advanced degree is a plus

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

SAP

Job description

Legrand AV in Indiana is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead an engineering and design team from concept through launch, partnering with product management, marketing, manufacturing, quality, sales, and customer service to deliver customer-focused products.

You will guide the full development lifecycle, drive manufacturability and compliance, and shape product strategy while mentoring engineers and designers in a fast-paced environment.