Product Manager

Bachelor's degree in Material Science and Engineering, Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business/Economics with comparable industry experience in a technical role and a minimum of 8 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s of Science degree in Welding or MBA preferred.

Must have excellent ability and vision to discern customer needs and market trends within the defined market responsibilities. Requires a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality.

Excellent written communication skills for writing market plans, product analysis, sale’s collateral and influencing internal communication.

Excellent verbal communication skills required for customer presentations and selling new ideas to management.

Excellent organizational skills required to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent human relations skills required to coordinate broad organizational issues to meet the financial targets of the market segment.

Knowledge in database information management, and interpretation of data, and creation of reports and tools.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.