- Successfully manage multiple projects with minimal supervision for product development of water filtration systems.
- Plan and execute projects on time and on budget.
- Lead cross-functional teams through the Stage Gate based product development process.
- Communicate effectively with internal (sales, marketing, quality, operations, management) and external (customers, vendors) stakeholders.
- Create requirements documentation, drawings, labels, etc.
- Quickly learn new technologies, processes, and systems.
- Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.
- Conduct root cause analysis and utilize problem-solving tools to resolve issues.
- Support Quality in conducting root cause analysis on returned products and complaints.
- Make objective, data-driven decisions and organize documentation to support them.
Technical Skill Requirements
- Understanding of product development and Stage Gate process.
- Proficiency with quality, Lean, and product development tools.
- Experience with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Extensive knowledge of MS Office.
- Experience with project management tools, such as
Professional Experience
- 7+ years of experience managing product development using a Stage Gate process required.
- Experience in filtration required.
- Experience with customer interaction and communication required.
- Experience in high-volume production and manufacturing required.
- Experience with change management and document control required.
- Experience with competitive benchmarking and specification development required.
- Familiarity with NSF/ANSI regulatory certification preferred.
Education Requirement
- BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred).