Product Manager

Employbridge; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear pathways for career advancement

Collaborative culture focused on innovation

Job summary

A leading industrial solutions company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Product Engineer and Commercialization Manager. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to develop and launch advanced spindle products for various industrial markets. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in machining or automation, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and the ability to drive market acceptance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $120,000 and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in machining, automation, or robotics sectors.
• Demonstrated success managing the full product development lifecycle.
• Strong leadership skills managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to increase product sales and market share.
• Guide the full product lifecycle from design to product launch.
• Collaborate with engineering and sales for successful product launches.

Skills

Leadership

Product Development

Market Analysis

Customer Insights

CAD Software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields

Tools

CAD design software

Job description

We are seeking a Product Engineer and Commercialization Manager to lead the development and launch of advanced industrial spindle products. This role will focus on driving market acceptance, enhancing customer satisfaction, and expanding the product portfolio in CNC, robotics, metalworking, wood, plastics, composites, and related industrial markets.

Key Responsibilities

Advance Your Career

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to increase product sales, create engineered solutions, and expand market share.
• Guide the full product lifecycle—from market research, design, prototyping, and testing to product launch and post-market support.
• Identify market opportunities and develop differentiated products that meet customer needs.

Apply Your Strategic Insights

• Drive prototype, test-site, and production planning processes across cross‑functional teams.
• Conduct competitor analysis and identify opportunities for differentiation.
• Analyze customer needs, market trends, and supplier partnership opportunities.
• Develop and execute go‑to‑market strategies, including technical requirements, product positioning, margin targets, and revenue projections.
• Create business cases and ROI analysis for new products.

Bring Your Operational Skills

• Coordinate resources, partners, suppliers, machine builders, and system integrators.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, marketing, and sales to ensure successful product launches.
• Maintain product management timelines across departments and enhance product quality and assembly schedules.
• Optimize supply chain management with global component suppliers and OEMs.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to streamline development and production processes.

Leverage Your Marketing Abilities

• Partner with marketing and sales to develop strategies to increase product adoption and revenue.
• Assist with product positioning and messaging tailored to target market segments.
• Collect customer insights to support marketing campaigns and social proof.
• Support sales teams from pre‑sales to product rollouts and ongoing market penetration.
• Drive continuous product innovation and identify new product opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in machining, automation, or robotic sectors.
• Demonstrated success managing the full product development lifecycle.
• Strong leadership and experience managing cross‑functional teams.
• Skilled in delivering product marketing strategies and customer‑focused solutions.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Proficient in CAD design software, prototyping, and testing procedures.
• Passion for innovation, problem‑solving, and automation technologies.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, materials science, or related fields.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing product development.
• Previous success as a product manager.
• Knowledge of precision machining, material removal processes, and component assembly.
• Experience with international sourcing and vendor management.
• Competitive salary ($100,000 – $120,000) and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on pioneering projects in a forward‑thinking environment.
• Clear pathways for career advancement and professional growth.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, quality, and excellence.