KEMET Corporation

Product Manager, Automotive Ceramic Capacitors

KEMET Corporation • $90K — $120K *
Simpsonville, SC 29681In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 2 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
  • Experience in the automotive industry is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to lead projects in cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency with software tools like Excel and PowerBI.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute product strategies that align with market demands.
  • Gather and analyze customer feedback and competitor data for informed product decisions.
  • Define product requirements and specifications with engineering and design teams.
  • Monitor product performance and manage lifecycles for improvement or innovation.
  • Support sales and marketing by providing product expertise and creating promotional materials.
  • Manage product pricing to optimize profitability.
  • Coordinate with planning and operations for quality and timely delivery.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork.
  • Inclusive culture focused on respect and continuous improvement.
  • Career growth opportunities with access to training and mentorship.
  • Work-life balance support through flexible practices and wellness initiatives.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs.
  • Opportunities to contribute to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

YAGEO Group is seeking an Automotive Product Manager at our Simpsonville, South Carolina location. This is an onsite role. The Automotive Product Manager is responsible for the business elements of a portfolio of automotive ceramic capacitors. The PM directs the product roadmap, launch, and lifecycle management of their product portfolio. The PM drives product strategy, defines requirements, sets prices and monitors competitive trends to position products effectively within the industry. Ultimately the Product Manager is responsible for the business of the product.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute product strategies aligned with organizational goals and market demands.
  • Gather and analyze customer feedback, market research, and competitor data to inform product decisions.
  • Define product requirements, features, and specifications in collaboration with engineering and design teams.
  • Monitor product performance, manage lifecycles, and identify areas for improvement or innovation.
  • Support sales and marketing efforts by providing product expertise and developing promotional materials.
  • Manage product pricing to maximize profitability and growth.
  • Coordinate with planning and operations to ensure quality, cost and timely delivery.

Other Responsibilities
  • Manages, plans and coordinates the development of new products and enhancements of existing products based on short-term and long-term needs.
  • Develop sales forecasts and implement pricing schedules that provide revenue and margins growth while remaining competitive in the market.
  • Interface with customers to determine opportunities for product growth and improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and deliver new products and product enhancements that meet the needs of the company, its clients, and the end users.
  • Monitor product financial performance metrics to inform and direct strategy
  • The role often involves travel to automotive events, client meetings, and supplier sites.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
  • Experience in the automotive industry an advantage
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead projects and work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Systems Skills: (Experience in any of the following systems helpful):
  • Proficiency in software tools such as Excel and PowerBI.

Location & Work Type:
  • Simpsonville, SC - United States
  • Onsite

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer
  • Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
  • Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
  • Career growth opportunities with access to training, and mentorship
  • Work-life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
  • Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies

About KEMET Corporation

KEMET Corporation is a global supplier of electronic components. The company produces tantalum, aluminum, multilayer ceramic, film, paper, polymer electrolytic, and supercapacitors. KEMET also manufactures electromechanical devices, electromagnetic compatibility solutions, and inductors. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications, including automotive, communications, consumer, defense and aerospace, industrial, medical, and alternative energy. KEMET has manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and its products are sold worldwide through a network of distributors and direct sales channels.
Learn more about KEMET Corporation
Size
4,939 employees
Market Cap
$1,590
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+890%
NASDAQ
KEM
* Ladders Estimates

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