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Product Manager – Hydraulic Actuators Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Product Manager – Hydraulic Actuators to lead the development and expansion of a key hydraulic actuator product line. This role involves transforming custom-engineered solutions into standardized, globally available products, driving innovation, and ensuring market competitiveness. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in hydraulics, combined with excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, to shape the future of this high-growth product in a dynamic, global environment.
Product Manager – Hydraulic Actuators Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Product Manager – Hydraulic Actuators to lead the development and expansion of a key hydraulic actuator product line. This role involves transforming custom-engineered solutions into standardized, globally available products, driving innovation, and ensuring market competitiveness. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in hydraulics, combined with excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, to shape the future of this high-growth product in a dynamic, global environment.
Product Manager – Hydraulic Actuators Responsibilities
- Lead the entire lifecycle of the hydraulic actuator product line from concept through launch and ongoing market expansion.
- Transition the product from a custom-made solution to a standardized, configurable offering suitable for worldwide manufacturing and sales.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure design consistency, quality standards, and manufacturability.
- Serve as the technical expert on hydraulic and electrohydraulic systems, ensuring compliance with performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate efforts across internal teams and international partners to plan, execute, and support successful product launches.
- Develop technical content for marketing, customer training, and documentation.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to field engineering and customer service teams, including occasional site visits.
- Monitor market trends, competitor products, and customer feedback to refine product strategy, improve designs, and increase cost efficiency.
- Partner with sales teams to position the product effectively across various industrial and energy markets.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Marine, Mechatronic Engineering, or a related field.
- Between 5 to 10 years of experience in hydraulic systems, product development, or engineering within manufacturing or industrial sectors.
- Hands-on experience with hydraulic power units, electrohydraulic actuators, pumps, valves, and control systems.
- Familiarity with hydraulic componentry such as solenoids, control valves, accumulators, and servo systems.
- Knowledge of hydraulic system integration within manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency with CAD tools like SolidWorks for system design review and updates.
- Strong understanding of fluid power design principles, system testing, and validation processes.
- Experience with PLC or electronic control interfaces and systems integration.
- Demonstrated leadership and excellent communication skills to coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits, product training, and field support