Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Looking for a Product Manager seeking a fun, fast-paced life of developing and building upon a suite of proven technical solutions to our customers problems. Needs to be confident and able to guide cross-functional teams to create products that improve the customer experience and help us grow! The position will include travel to customer sites and provide amazing opportunities to introduce new products, gather feedback on existing products, and drive innovation to grow the suite of solutions offered by Tri Tool Technologies. With limited supervision, the Product Manager is responsible for developing custom equipment concepts, writing technical proposals, creating quotes and interfacing with Tri Tool’s customers. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have a veracious drive for learning and professional growth. This is a full-time position within the engineering department and is based at the Headquarters in Rancho Cordova, CA. 

Requirements

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• * Highly skilled market analyst with a proven ability to strategize the full lifecycle of a product, from conception to release.
• *Drive the execution of all processes in the product lifecycle, including product and market research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, requirements and roadmap development, and product launch
• *Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototyping and final development by the engineering team
• *Create product strategy documents that detail business cases, high-level use cases, technical requirements, revenue, and ROI
• * Analyze market data to develop sales strategies, and define product objectives for effective marketing communications
• * Collaborate closely with engineering, production, marketing, and sales teams in the development and release of products, and balance resources to ensure success for the entire organization
• Develop product positioning and messaging that differentiates Tri Tool across primary market segment
• Anticipated level of travel: Within short flight travel (1-2 days overnight): Up to 20%

*denotes essential job function 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven success in overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle
• Minimum five (5) years of applicable professional experience in mechanical design, drafting, fabrication, assembly, and testing of mechanical tools or systems. 
• High level of attention to detail and completeness of work.
• A tenacious attitude and drive to deliver results within schedule. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience bringing mechanical products to market.
• Machine and tool design for portable and/or in situ industrial tool industries
• Knowledge of industrial equipment and tools
• Master’s Degree in Engineering and three (3) or more years of applicable professional experience 

 EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds without assistance; Lifting/Moving anything over 50 pounds must be assisted. Must be able to wear safety equipment as required for personal protection. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; stoop; squat; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to safely use hand tools, power tools, and engineering product. Must be able to use office equipment such as computers, multi-line phones, scanners, copiers, and paper cutters.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily conducted in a semi-private office/cubicle setting but also may require off site field work. The noise level is mild in the office. Occasional travel to other company facilities or client locations required. 

Duties may require interaction or work in a shop/plant atmosphere. The production or shop/plant environment may have a moderate to loud noise level and requires use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Interaction with other employees, as well as supervisors, and client personnel. Employees may be required to work in excess of 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours per week.

DISCLAIMER:

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.