New Product Development Manager

Dover Corporation - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Cincinnati, OH

10,001+ employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The New Product Development (NPD) Manager at PSG will lead the Mechanical and Electronics Engineering team in Cincinnati, focusing on the development of innovative chemical dispensers. This role emphasizes achieving key performance indicators related to revenue, quality, on-time delivery, and cost management, while ensuring collaboration with various departments to deliver production-ready products that enhance Hydro's brand value.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and motivate an internal team of Mechanical and Electronics NPD Engineers for effective project execution.
• Drive the team towards achieving key performance criteria and stretch goals.
• Resolve technical issues through design optimization and creative problem-solving.
• Oversee the development of equipment with electronic controls, leveraging team expertise in design.
• Ensure efficient project management, delivering on-time, within scope and budget.
• Manage resource availability, allocation, and performance to maximize investment returns.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third-party designers and their development teams.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and protect the company's intellectual property.

Requirements

• Proven track record managing an NPD team from concept to commercially successful product sales in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships with colleagues.
• Strong change-management skills to achieve desired results.
• Effective communication skills to influence colleagues at all levels, both orally and in writing.
• Experience with proven project management processes.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Design, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a similar degree.
• 7+ years of experience in New Product Development and 3+ years in a management role.

Nice-to-haves

• Positive attitude
• Flexible and adaptable mindset
• Results-driven approach
• Ability to build and manage collaborative relationships
• Strong organizational skills