Manager of Product Development

Heico Companies

• $108K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering
  • Experience with testing or developing simple and complex mechatronic systems
  • Comprehensive understanding of electrical systems
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Innovative mindset for product design and development
  • Proven problem-solving abilities in product-related issues.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate feasibility of product concepts to meet customer and functional needs.
  • Manage a design engineering team to meet product timelines and deliverables.
  • Design, develop, and prototype new products in line with the Product Development Process.
  • Conduct engineering document control audits for product qualification.
  • Assess prototypes through engineering testing to align with customer expectations.
  • Develop development task timelines and cost estimates, reporting on performance.
  • Coordinate with OEM vendors for the assembly and supply of prototype components.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful product development for the future economy.
  • Leadership role in managing a dedicated product development team.
  • Exposure to innovative product development technologies.
  • Involvement in both design and manufacturing processes for comprehensive experience.
  • Based in the dynamic environment of a manufacturing plant.
Full Job Description
The PositionAs a results oriented Manager of Product Development, you become an integral member of our team, working with other engineering disciplines to create new products, and in assisting with customer inquiries. With your passion, talent, and expertise, you can help create products that will make a difference in the economy of the future.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the feasibility of selected concepts to meet functional, clinical and customer needs
  • Manage a team of design engineers to guide and keep up with product timelines ensuring approved projects are completed on time.
  • Design, develop and prototype new products in accordance with company Product Development Process (PDP) requirements
  • Manage Engineering document control audits and processes for customers product qualification processes
  • Evaluate the feasibility of concepts and/or prototypes through engineering testing and analysis, consistent with customer expectations
  • Develop timelines and cost estimates for development tasks and appraise management of performance against plan
  • Strong understanding of new product development technologies and application to company strategic clinical presence/needs
  • Obtain components/supplies/equipment to support prototype assembly, and conduct preliminary OEM vendor assessment/selection
  • Assess reliability, safety, performance and risk of new designs & methodologies; Coordinate and communicate development schedules and compatibility or design issues throughout the team continuously
  • Provide input into the creation/modification of Product Specifications in alignment with Customer Requirements
  • Identify, develop and implement pre-production assembly methods and equipment; Coordinate with OEM vendor activities relative to communication of specifications, development schedules, and system compatibility
  • Transfer of designs to manufacturing through liaison with manufacturing engineering and external suppliers
  • Oversee testing and theoretical analysis of products to determine product safety and efficacy
  • Writing warning statements, instructions & technical bulletins;
  • Ensuring compliance with safety standards and applicable laws;
  • Preparing drawings and bills of material;
  • Working with QC to ensure product quality.


Job Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering


Skills & Relevant Work Experience

  • Minimum of 10+ years' experience focused in the field of electrical engineering
  • Experience in testing or developing of simple or complex mechatronic systems and a comprehensive understanding of electrical systems
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Passion for conceiving, creating and designing useful, innovative products
  • Experience identifying various business problems or product flaws and coming up with creative solutions


This role reports daily to our Matamoros, Mexico plant to oversee the daily activities of the Product Development Team.

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