Product Development Manager (Core)
Core
Manage and improve D&D's existing product portfolio across polymer, metal, and electronic categories, driving profitability, performance, and sustainability.
Role type
Senior Product Development Manager (Core)
Builds
Established hardware product portfolio (polymer, metal, electronic)
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Hardware / Sustainability
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product lifecycle management, Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE), Change management (ECR/ECN), Market research and competitor analysis, Strategic roadmap planning, Cross-functional project leadership, Data analysis and dashboarding, Regulatory compliance (RoHS/REACH), Sustainable packaging program management
Preferred skills
Manufacturing/industrial product experience, Lifecycle assessment methodologies, New materials scouting
Technologies
Project management systems, Business reporting tools, ISO documentation systems
Responsibilities
Manage product lifecycle and portfolio reviews, Lead Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Notification (ECN) processes, Drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives, Conduct market research and competitor analysis, Lead sustainable packaging initiatives and compliance programs, Develop dashboards and metrics to track portfolio performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC