R&D Product Development Manager

Vertiv - Anderson, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Anderson, SC

10,001+ employees

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About the position

Vertiv is seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Development Manager to lead and oversee the innovation and enhancement of our busbar trunking product line. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our offerings in the industry, driving the design, development, and support for the successful launch of new products that meet market demands, industry standards, and customer needs. The position involves frequent interaction with Offering Management, Marketing, and Sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead & support the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept ideation to commercialization, for the busbar trunking product line.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to execute product development plans.
• Define product specifications, features, and functionalities, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
• Ensure full product compliance by Type Testing to UL857.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the product development team, encouraging creative thinking and idea generation.
• Work closely with external suppliers and partners to source components and materials.
• Stay current with technological advancements and industry developments, applying relevant knowledge to enhance product offerings.
• Build prototypes to support the development of product design.
• Conduct Engineering change process for existing products.
• Manage the workflow of the Product Development Team.
• Mentor and train 5-6 team members.
• Monitor and present department KPIs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering/design technology or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• 7 years of experience in Mechanical design in the manufacturing environment or directly related experience.
• 2 years experience managing a team in a product development environment preferred.
• Experience with power distribution applications and/or data center industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in communication, problem-solving, & project management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Smartsheet, and other business applications.
• Experience designing mild steel sheet welded assemblies, extruded/injection molded plastic parts and assemblies.
• Proficiency in 3D modelling using Creo, Solidworks or equivalent 3D design package.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling, 2D drafting (first angle and Third angle projection), GD&T (Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience with Product Risk Assessment through DFMEA (Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis).
• Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFA (Design for Assembly), DFE (Design for Environment).
• Familiarity with Process flow, PFMEA, Control plan, Standard Operating Procedure preparation.
• Knowledge of lean line Implementation.
• Proficiency in product lifecycle management (PLM) software, and other relevant software applications.
• Strong organization skills, ability to work & multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team-building skills.
• Project Management Skills.
• Timely, accurate responses to requests for design information and drawings.
• Organization of drawings and documentation for efficient reference.
• Excellent written & verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrating Ethics and Integrity.
• Action & detail-oriented with strong problem resolution, analysis, & decision-making skills.