Program Manager, Product Development

Medical Manufacturing Technologies(MMT)

• $100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required; Master's preferred
  • 10+ years in automation, machine design, or capital equipment development
  • Proven success in launching commercial equipment products
  • Strong experience in leading cross-functional product development programs
  • Experience with structured development processes like Stage-Gate.

Responsibilities

  • Lead new equipment and automation programs from concept through commercialization
  • Define product requirements, technical solutions, and development plans
  • Manage multiple product development programs simultaneously
  • Drive timelines, budgets, and performance targets
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams for collaboration
  • Translate customer needs into scalable product solutions
  • Support engineering design, prototyping, and validation efforts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Opportunity to influence and drive new product direction
  • Work in a dynamic and innovative industry
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment.
Full Job Description
Description

Program Manager, Product Development

New Jersey (Ramsey / Pennsauken area)
🏢 Medical Manufacturing Technologies (MMT)

We9re looking for a Program Manager, Product Development to lead the creation and launch of next-generation equipment and automation solutions. This is a highly visible role, working directly with division leadership to turn ideas into commercially successful products.

If you enjoy taking ownership, influencing across teams, and bringing complex engineering programs to life, this is the kind of role where you9ll thrive.


What You9ll Do

Drive New Product Development
  • Lead new equipment and automation programs from concept through commercialization
  • Define product requirements, technical solutions, and development plans
  • Guide projects through Stage-Gate processes with clear milestones and deliverables

Own Program Execution
  • Manage multiple product development programs simultaneously
  • Drive timelines, budgets, and performance targets
  • Identify risks early and lead mitigation strategies

Lead Cross-Functional Teams
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams
  • Influence without direct authority to keep programs moving forward
  • Provide clear updates to senior leadership

Shape Product Strategy
  • Partner with Sales and Applications teams to identify market opportunities
  • Translate customer needs into scalable product solutions
  • Contribute to the division9s product roadmap and innovation pipeline

Provide Technical Leadership
  • Support engineering design, prototyping, and validation efforts
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards (NFPA, CE, ISO)
  • Promote best practices across divisions to accelerate innovation

What Success Looks Like
  • New products launched on time and aligned to business goals
  • Strong collaboration across engineering, operations, and commercial teams
  • Delivery against cost, performance, and margin targets

What You Bring

Education
  • Bachelor9s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field required
  • Master9s degree preferred

Experience
  • 10+ years in automation, machine design, or capital equipment development
  • Proven success launching commercial equipment products
  • Strong experience leading cross-functional product development programs
  • Experience with structured development processes (Stage-Gate, design controls)

Technical & Leadership Skills
  • Strong program and project management capability
  • Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
  • Knowledge of PLCs, robotics, motion control, or machine vision preferred
  • Ability to influence, lead, and drive results across teams

Work Environment & Travel
  • Combination of office and manufacturing/shop environment
  • Exposure to typical industrial conditions including moving equipment and electrical systems
  • Up to 50% travel (domestic and international)

Compensation & Benefits

MMT offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus opportunity, and a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

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