Product Development Coordinator

KYB Americas Corporation; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KYB Americas Corporation is seeking a Product Development Coordinator in Greenwood, IN, to bridge product development communication between KYB Americas and KYB Japan. The role involves ensuring timely delivery of new products while collaborating with various teams to innovate and improve product offerings for the rapidly evolving automotive market.

Qualifications

• Three to four years of relevant experience may substitute for a college degree.
• Engineering and project management knowledge is preferred.
• Experience and interest in the automotive field strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Identify new product line opportunities and relay to KYB Japan.
• Act as liaison to obtain required approvals for product development.
• Monitor development progress to meet scheduled deliveries.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Greenwood, IN

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday

Product Development Coordinator

Job Title: Product Development Coordinator

KYB Americas Corporation, a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest manufacturers of shocks, struts and hydraulic components, and a global leader in ride control technology for both OEM and Auto Care (Aftermarket) industries, is growing and we’re seeking a Product Development Coordinator to join our team!

If you are interested in a growing, fast-paced, collaborative company with lots of opportunity, KYB Americas Corporation is the place for you!

Purpose of Position/Summary:

The purpose of the Product Development Coordinator will be responsible for conveying to KYB Japan the new product opportunity needs of KYB Americas Corporation. This position will also be responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of new product applications, meeting annual new application release goals, and communicating directly with engineering, technical and marketing teams in Japan. This position will be a direct liaison with KYB Japan to facilitate and oversee communications with the product development teams. The Product Development Coordinator will report directly to the Product Manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Product Research:

• See that new product line opportunities, accounting for current consumer and industry trends, are identified and relayed to KYB Japan;
• Work with Product Manager to discover if shocks, struts, Strut-Plus, mounts, boots, and other ride control parts for missing application coverages are available from other KYB global business units.

Product Development:

• Act as liaison between KYB Americas Product Development team and KYB Japan to obtain required approvals and see that necessary protocols are followed;
• Monitor progress of shock and strut development to ensure delivery schedules are met;
• Escalate product development issues when required to ensure the correct developments are being prioritized and launch timelines are being met per market demand;
• Facilitate product design improvement efforts with KYB Japan. Work to understand the root cause of customer or Product team concerns, and work with KYB Japan to brainstorm and implement continuous product improvements;
• Assist with marketing projects to develop new print and digital materials;
• Maintain participation and involvement in Industry associations to obtain competitor awareness. (i.e., M.A.P., ACPN);
• Ability to travel both domestic and international;
• Other duties as assigned by immediate Manager on an as needed basis.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in Business, Engineering or related field from an accredited institution is required. Three to four years of relevant experience may be substituted for a college degree. Engineering and project management knowledge is preferred. Automotive technical background, experience, and interest is preferred. Five years of automotive aftermarket experience, including but not limited to, parts distribution, sales and technical roles is preferred. Must possess strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills. Both written and oral Japanese is highly preferred. Proficient in using technology, including MS Office suite. Strong organizational and project management skills are required. This position requires the ability to prioritize various job duties/projects and work efficiently under time constraints independently without direct supervision.

ABOUT US:

KYB Corporation produces a variety of ride control, hydraulic, and electronic products for use as original equipment and replacement parts in automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, specialty vehicles, buses, aircraft, railroad cars, industrial applications, agricultural applications, and civil engineering projects. Our global headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan, and we have facilities in Asia, the United States, Central and South Americas, and Europe.

KYB Americas Corporation, headquartered in Franklin, IN, is a producer of shocks and struts for several Japanese OEM’s, such as Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru and Mitsubishi, as well as, producing product for the Aftermarket business.

Website: http://www.kyb.com
Company Size: 501-1000 employees

***NO AGENCIES PLEASE***

KYB Americas Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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