Product Specialist

KELTEC Industrial Filtration; Hudson (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KELTEC Industrial Filtration in Hudson, OH is seeking a Product Management Associate to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of our product portfolio. You will work closely with product management, engineering, sales, marketing, customer service, and manufacturing teams to gather product information, analyze market data, and help ensure accurate documentation.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to build a career in product management within a manufacturing environment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 0–2 years of internship, coop, project work, or 0-2 years of professional experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with product development projects from concept through launch.
• Conduct market research and gather competitive product information.
• Support product pricing analysis and maintain pricing data.
• Help collect and organize customer feedback, market trends, and product performance data.
• Coordinate product-related projects and track progress across departments.
• Assist in creating and maintaining product documentation, specifications, and marketing materials.
• Work with engineering, sales, and customer service teams to ensure product information is accurate and up to date.
• Support product launches by coordinating information across internal teams.
• Help develop training materials and product resources for customer service and sales teams.
• Maintain product information on the company website and internal systems.
• Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders and occasionally customers to gather product insights.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

CRM tools

Job description

About KELTEC

Powering Reliability. Driving Performance. Building Careers.

At KELTEC, we are more than a filtration company. We are a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and industry experts dedicated to helping our customers keep their operations running. Since 1982, KELTEC has designed, manufactured, and distributed high-quality filtration and component solutions that support critical industrial systems around the world. Our products serve compressed air, air treatment, hydraulics, refrigeration, gas, and vacuum applications, helping customers maximize uptime and reduce operating costs.

Headquartered in Northeast Ohio, KELTEC has grown into a leading manufacturer with multiple fulfillment centers, manufacturing operations, and a global customer base. We combine OEM-equivalent quality, engineering expertise, and outstanding customer service to deliver reliable solutions that customers can trust.

Summary

The Product Management Associate supports the development, maintenance, and enhancement of KELTEC's product portfolio. This role works closely with product management, engineering, sales, marketing, customer service, and manufacturing teams to gather product information, analyze market data, support product launches, and help ensure accurate product documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in product management within a manufacturing environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with product development projects from concept through launch.
• Conduct market research and gather competitive product information.
• Support product pricing analysis and maintain pricing data.
• Help collect and organize customer feedback, market trends, and product performance data.
• Coordinate product-related projects and track progress across departments.
• Assist in creating and maintaining product documentation, specifications, and marketing materials.
• Work with engineering, sales, and customer service teams to ensure product information is accurate and up to date.
• Support product launches by coordinating information across internal teams.
• Help develop training materials and product resources for customer service and sales teams.
• Maintain product information on the company website and internal systems.
• Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders and occasionally customers to gather product insights.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Internship, co-op, project work, or 0-2 years of professional experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and develop product management skills in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or work experience in manufacturing, product management, marketing, engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, CRM tools, or data analysis software.
• Knowledge of the HVAC, filtration, or industrial manufacturing industry is a plus.

Working Hours & Conditions

Core business hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional flexibility may be required based on business needs, project deadlines, or training opportunities.

Physical Requirements

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting, including communicating verbally, using a computer, and reviewing technical information. The position requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods, with occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Normal Working Hours and Conditions

Core business hours are generally 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. However, this position may require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on Company operations.

Physical Requirements

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting including verbally communicating, seeing and hearing to exchange information and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. Daily physical functions include standing, sitting and walking for prolonged periods of time and occasionally stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting. The employee may engage in lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds. The position also requires the operation of office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement.