Product Manager, Industrial Equipment

SkyWater Search Partners; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Product Manager with a strong engineering background to drive product strategy and execution for complex industrial equipment. This role involves translating market needs into technical specifications and managing the entire product lifecycle. The position can be fully remote, ideally located in the Minneapolis area, with a competitive compensation package of $100k - $150k plus bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in engineering and industrial product management.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex machinery or manufacturing systems.
• Proven ability to own the product lifecycle end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Drive product strategy, roadmap, and execution for assigned product lines.
• Translate market needs into technical product specifications.
• Conduct market research and customer interviews to identify new opportunities.
• Develop and execute product launch plans with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Product Management

Market Research

Technical Specifications

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree or related

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a manufacturer of complex industrial equipment to find a Product Manager that has a strong engineering foundation and proven success owning the full product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive the product strategy, roadmap, and execution for your assigned product lines, managing all phases from cradle to grave.
• Act as the voice of the market and the customer to the engineering teams, translating market needs into clear, technical product specifications. Bring a strong mechanical aptitude to aid in making informed decisions on design, features, and performance.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitor analysis, and customer interviews (including onsite visits) to identify new opportunities and validate product hypotheses.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and operations to develop and execute successful product launch plans, ensuring the commercial success of new and existing products.
• Engage in travel around 25% for customer visits, trade shows, and market research.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or related
• 3+ years of professional experience, with a blend of engineering/technical background and industrial product management
• Experience managing complex machinery, durable goods, commercial equipment, or manufacturing systems
• Demonstrated experience owning the product lifecycle end-to-end, not just focusing on business case development or downstream activities.

Location & Compensation

• This can be a fully remote role, ideally located in Minneapolis area
• $100k - $150k + 10% bonus potential and additional incentive opportunities