Product Manager - Milling

United Machining; Huntersville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNITED MACHINING is hiring for a Senior Product Manager to oversee MIKRON MILL product lines and related PC software within the North America region. You will support launches, develop pricing through SAP to Cost sheet to Quote manager, and train the network in collaboration with marketing.

Regular travel to CH and North America is required. The role involves liaison with Brand management and R+D, coordinating with North America Product Managers, and providing technical support to sales managers

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years related experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with EDM / Milling products.
• Knowledge of Great Plains, Espirit, PESPS and MS Office.

Aufgaben

• Manage all aspects of MIKRON MILL product lines and related PC software packages.
• Support new product launches with launch plans and pricing from SAP to Cost sheet to Quote manager; provide technical bulletins as required.
• Develop and generate product package promotions and train the network; coordinate with North America marketing for Brand activities.
• Liaise with CH MIKRON MILL Brand product management and R+D to review evolution needs and follow up on new products; regular travel to CH as needed.
• Liaise with GFMS North America Product Managers (EDM, Laser) and other departments on customer issues.
• Support Sales Management with product lines; create sales programs and incentives; travel for open houses and trade shows.
• Host and organize customer visits; develop and communicate presentations for the North America region.
• Review and correct Brand sales documents.
• Provide technical support and product training to Sales Managers and Distributors using Showpad/Showell, Webtraining and other materials; partner with application team for demos.
• Gather competitor information, conduct market analysis, and maintain current database of competition.
• Promote product line through trade shows; assist in setup and takedown of shows.
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned by UMNA management or the President; maintain Great Plains system with updated product costing and margin.
• Maintain Teamnet tool for dealers; Generate and maintain AutoQuotes.

Kenntnisse

EDM / Milling products

Sales experience

Product management experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Great Plains

Espirit

PESPS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Jobbeschreibung

• Manage all aspects of MIKRON MILL product lines and related PC software packages.
• Support new product launches and provide launch plans, generate product pricing (SAP to Cost sheet to Quote manager) and technical communication bulletins as required.
• Develop and generate product package promotions and train the network accordingly. Work closely with the UM NA marketing for Brand marketing activities
• Be the key liaison to CH MIKRON MILL Brand product management and R+D, to review evolution needs (NPR process) and take active part of the specification and follow up of new product / options in development. Regular travel to CH as needed
• Liaison with other GFMS North America Product Managers (EDM, Laser) and other department on customer issues.
• Support Sales Management efforts with product line; produce sales programs and incentives; travel with sales, service and application personnel as needed, prepare and be part of open houses and trade shows
• Host and organize customer visits and meetings; develop and communicate presentations to customers adapted to the North America region
• Review and correct Brand sales documents.
• Provide technical support and product training to Sales Managers and Distributors, using Showpad / Showell, Webtraining and other materials. Partner with application team for new demos
• Gather competitor information, conduct market analysis, and maintain current database of competition.
• Promote product line through the coordination of trade shows; assist in the setup and take down of shows.
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned by UMNA management or the President.
• Maintain Great Plains system with updated information on product costing and product target margin
• Generate and maintain AutoQuotes.

Your tasks

• Manage all aspects of MIKRON MILL product lines and related PC software packages.
• Support new product launches and provide launch plans, generate product pricing (SAP to Cost sheet to Quote manager) and technical communication bulletins as required.
• Develop and generate product package promotions and train the network accordingly. Work closely with the UM NA marketing for Brand marketing activities
• Be the key liaison to CH MIKRON MILL Brand product management and R+D, to review evolution needs (NPR process) and take active part of the specification and follow up of new product / options in development. Regular travel to CH as needed
• Liaison with other GFMS North America Product Managers (EDM, Laser) and other department on customer issues.
• Support Sales Management efforts with product line; produce sales programs and incentives; travel with sales, service and application personnel as needed, prepare and be part of open houses and trade shows
• Host and organize customer visits and meetings; develop and communicate presentations to customers adapted to the North America region
• Review and correct Brand sales documents.
• Provide technical support and product training to Sales Managers and Distributors, using Showpad / Showell, Webtraining and other materials. Partner with application team for new demos
• Gather competitor information, conduct market analysis, and maintain current database of competition.
• Promote product line through the coordination of trade shows; assist in the setup and take down of shows.
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned by UMNA management or the President.Maintain Great Plains system with updated information on product costing and product target margin
• Maintain Teamnet tool for dealers
• Generate and maintain AutoQuotes.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; and three to five years related experience and/or training; preferably in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience and knowledge of EDM / Milling products. Prior sales or product management experience would be helpful.
• Knowledge and experience with Great Plains, Espirit, PESPS software; Microsoft Office Systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

About Us

MIKRON MILL is one of the world's leading experts in vertical milling and the inventor of high-speed milling. Its automation-ready machines are renowned for their dynamic precision and free-form accuracy, delivering top performance in complex applications. MIKRON MILL stands for innovation, agility, and sustainable added value.

UNITED MACHINING is one of the world's leading providers of complete solutions for precision components and tools manufacturers and the mold-making industry. The portfolio includes milling, EDM, laser texturing, laser micromachining, and additive manufacturing machines. Additionally, the division offers spindles, automation, tooling, and digitalized solutions backed by unrivaled customer services and support.

UNITED MACHINING includes the brands AGIE CHARMILLES, CHARMILLES, MIKRON MILL, LIECHTI, STEP TEC and SYSTEM 3R.

UNITED MACHINING is headquartered in Biel, Switzerland, and currently has over 3'000 employees on over 50 sites worldwide.

Your contact

Jackie Chakos

Director of Human Resources

[e-mail]

Location

United Machining North America LLC

13245 Reese Blvd W

28070

Huntersville, NC

United States