Product Manager

Dover Corp

United States, Illinois, Rock Island

Sep 27, 2024

Dover Precision Components is hiring aProduct Managerfor ourInpro/Sealbrand. We are a world leader in the design and manufacture ofpermanent bearing protectionandcomplete shaft sealing solutionsfor a variety of rotating equipment acrossmultiple industries. This position is located in Rock Island, IL or Pearland, TX.

The Product Manager will provide product, customer, and market expertise in the Inpro/Seal bearing protection (and adjacent) space. This role will be responsible for providing technical expert support to customers, define and drive product strategy, oversee new product development and ideation, and influence market analysis. The Product Manager will serve as an experienced resource for customers, research institutes, and the bearing protection industry as a whole. This role will effectively translate new product and service needs to an already strong positioning of Inpro/Seal.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Acts as technical expert and works with technical leaders in key customer organizations to identify enhancements and new offerings
Build and maintain repository of existing product knowledge for use by the Sales and Engineering teams
Develop and execute on the product growth and profitability strategies for the Inpro/Seal product portfolio.
Engages in regular collaboration with sales, technical and operations teams to facility the execution of the product line strategy, globally.
Acts as independent technical expert and is responsible for the technical baseline of products, providing assessments of requirements, design, risks, budget and schedule
Identifies gaps between requirements, design, manufacturing, operations and facility solutions and works cross functionally on practical solutions to reduce operational cost, improve reliability and quality of bearings products.
Effectively communicates feedback related to the feasibility of customer or manufacturing recommended modifications or adaptations
Participates and supports target analysis for related Merger and Acquisition strategy
Manage the product portfolio including portfolio analysis, rationalization, margin & sales analysis and new product development
Develop techniques for obtaining the voice of the customer (VOC), drive VOC market research, correlate output, and define product specifications and relevant market data
Ensure completion of projects, staying within project budget by managing resources and expenses
Attends and participates in industry and/or customer events
Perform business development activities in support of present and future customers and underserved markets, including evaluating and prioritizing customization request.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
8+ years' experinece in an industrial manufacturing environment
Ability to manage multiple requests for product enhancements, and challenging assumptions to maintain a focus on products that have scalability. Must have a strong industrial and technical background, understanding bearing protection and sealing standards.
Proven problem-solving, operational and project management skills
Ability to work in a highly matrixed organization and collaborate cross-functionally
Demonstrated ability to understand customer's problems and to develop solutions which meet or exceed the customer's expectations.
Excellent communication and presentation skills - Ability to interface with stakeholders at all levels within the organization both internally and externally.

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS

Dover Precision Components 'DPC' ('the Company') is part of Dover Corporation's ('the Parent Company') Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Dover PrecisionComponents delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions,and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative Customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees' needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.