Product Manager

Hunter Engineering Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbora

Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Free Onsite Fitness & RecreationCenter

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Company in Bridgeton, MO is seeking a Product Manager to coordinate launches and manage lifecycle of existing products. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering and other areas and travel about 20% domestically.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience with high-value capital equipment, and strong data interpretation and presentation skills. Automotive industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience with high-value capital equipment.
• Experience managing long-term and complex projects.
• Ability to interpret and act on large data sets.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the launch of new products and lifecycle management of current products.
• Identify market opportunities and develop market strategies to increase sales.
• Recommend changes or deletions in product lines.
• Oversee development process, write technical specs, and review procedures.
• Prepare technical publications, operating, installation and maintenance manuals.
• Develop catalogs and printed materials; oversee final layout.
• Review printed materials for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering on product development.
• Travel approximately 20% domestically.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking

MS Office

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Product Manager in Bridgeton, MO!

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.

We're proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years (2022 - 2025) - a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you're ready to join a team that's shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

As a Product Manager, you will be directly responsible for coordinating the launch of new products as well as life cycle management of current products.

What You'll Do:

• Create / Identify new additions to existing and new product groups.
• Identify market opportunities and develop market strategies to increase sales.
• Recommend changes, improvements or deletions in assigned product lines.
• Follow entire development process through to completion to include, but not limited to the following:
• Writing of technical specs and review of operational procedures to best fit user efficiency.
• All phases of product testing and arranging of field communication and coordination.
• Writing of technical publications, including operating, installation and maintenance manuals.
• Development of all catalogs and printed materials. (Advertising to do final layout)
• Critiquing of all printed materials to insure it is appropriate and accurate.
• Work cross-functionally with all business areas, with concentration with Engineering on product development projects
• Other duties as assigned.
• 20% travel, mainly domestic

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical and/or marketing discipline.
• 5+ years' professional experience with high-value capital equipment
• Experience managing long-term and complicated projects
• Ability to interpret and make decisions from large/complex data sets
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in Automotive service industry is a plus.
• Experience with automotive lifts is a plus
• High-energy, self-starter who can operate equally well in a group and independently

What We Offer:

• Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Join us in our mission to 'Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!'