New Product Development Manager - Data Center Cable
Core
Lead the research, development, qualification, and commercialization of new and improved wire and cable products from concept through design, laboratory evaluation, manufacturing trials, and production.
Role type
Senior IC product development manager (wire and cable)
Builds
New and improved wire and cable products for power transmission, distribution, construction, and telecommunications
Domain
Manufacturing / Wire and cable industry
Required skills
Cross-functional project leadership, product design, material selection, manufacturing process optimization, regulatory compliance, statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), technical documentation, talent development
Preferred skills
Wire and cable industry experience, polymeric materials knowledge, extrusion processes, UL/ASTM/IEEE standards familiarity, statistical methods expertise
Technologies
DOE, statistical analysis tools, laboratory testing equipment, extrusion machinery
Responsibilities
Lead product development programs from concept to commercialization, analyze technical and business information for cross-organizational decisions, drive product and material innovation, develop and optimize wire and cable designs, plan and coordinate laboratory evaluations and plant trials, identify new product needs and cost-effective approaches, partner cross-functionally to resolve technical challenges, support evaluation of new raw materials and suppliers, develop and maintain product specifications and test protocols, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, apply structured problem-solving and data-driven decision-making, develop technical talent through coaching and mentoring
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management