Twin Disc Product Manager – Transmissions Milwaukee, WI or Mount Pleasant, WI

Twin Disc Inc; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Competitive base salary

Incentive plans

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401k option with employer match

Generous paid time off

Engaging wellness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A global leader in power transmission technology is seeking a strategic Product Manager for their transmission product line in Racine, WI. This role involves defining product strategy, managing product lifecycles, and driving innovation through market insights. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, along with 5-10 years of relevant experience. Benefits include flexible work schedules and a competitive total rewards program.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Product Management or Applications Engineering.
• Strong understanding of transmission systems and associated products.
• Experience with CRM systems; Salesforce preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Financial acumen including pricing and margin analysis.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (30–40%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term product roadmap for transmissions.
• Identify product gaps and lead initiatives for new features and modifications.
• Manage products from concept through end-of-life, including engineering project formulation.
• Conduct market and competitor research to inform product strategy.
• Develop pricing strategies and go-to-market plans.
• Support sales teams with technical expertise and product presentations.
• Maintain databases for pricing, technical documentation, and application references.
• Collaborate with marketing on product launches.

Skills

Product Management

Applications Engineering

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Location : Racine, WI
Employment Type : Full-Time

At Twin Disc, we power innovation! As a global leader in power transmission technology, we are committed to evolving our brand and delivering top-tier products to our customers. Our success is driven by the brightest minds, and we foster a flexible, outcome-focused work environment that supports our distributed global workforce. Due to company growth, Twin Disc is seeking a strategic and technically skilled Product Manager – Transmissions to lead the growth and development of our transmission product line. This role is responsible for defining long-term product strategy, managing the product lifecycle, and driving innovation through market insights and engineering collaboration.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a long-term product roadmap for transmissions.
• Identify product gaps and lead initiatives for new features and modifications.
• Manage products from concept through end-of-life, including engineering project formulation.
• Conduct market and competitor research to inform product strategy.
• Develop pricing strategies and go-to-market plans for direct and distribution channels.
• Support sales teams with technical expertise and product presentations.
• Maintain databases for pricing, technical documentation, and application references.
• Represent Twin Disc at trade shows and customer visits to gather market intelligence.
• Collaborate with marketing on product launches, collateral, and training materials.
• Contribute to annual business planning and strategic initiatives.
• Utilize CRM tools to manage tasks and opportunities.
• Partner with Application Engineering to ensure high-quality application reviews.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Product Management or Applications Engineering.
• Strong understanding of transmission systems and Twin Disc products.
• Experience with CRM systems; Salesforce preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Financial acumen including pricing and margin analysis.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (30–40%).

Why Join Us?

At Twin Disc, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, flexibility, and results. We welcome top talent—wherever they are—and empower them to thrive.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule that supportsa work life balance.
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• Work with a winning team with diverse backgrounds and experiences