Product Manager

Alto Products Corp; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alto Products Corp in Atmore, United States seeks an experienced Product Manager to lead the full product lifecycle including new product introductions and market analysis. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and act as the subject matter expert, ensuring competitive and technically relevant products.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business or related field, with a minimum of 3 years of product management experience, particularly in automotive systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in product management.
• Understanding of product lifecycle processes such as Stage-Gate and APQP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full product lifecycle, including New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Drive market analysis and identify new product opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and launch new products.
• Act as the product subject matter expert.
• Manage product strategy and pricing decisions.

Skills

Product management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge of automotive systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead the full product lifecycle, including New Product Introduction (NPI), product strategy, and portfolio management across the category.

Drive market analysis and identify new product opportunities using customer feedback, competitive trends, and industry research.

Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, marketing, sourcing, quality) to develop and launch new products and enhancements.

Act as the product subject matter expert, ensuring competitiveness, technical relevance, and alignment with customer needs.

Manage product strategy and pricing decisions using financial analysis and market insights.

Oversee product development and change processes, including BOM finalization, engineering changes, testing, validation, and quality issue resolution.

Support commercial success by partnering with sales and marketing on go‑to‑market strategies, customer engagement, and value‑based selling.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or related field.

Minimum 3+ years of experience in product management.

Technical knowledge of automotive systems (especially sealing components, chassis, powertrain, or driveline).

Understanding of product lifecycle processes such as Stage‑Gate and APQP.

Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and with customers.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.