Product Manager

The Drr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical & plant engineering firms. Products, systems, and services offered by Drr enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Business with automobile manufacturers and their suppliers accounts for approximately 60% of Drr's sales. Other market segments include, for example, the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and the woodworking industry. The Drr Group operates in the market with five divisions: Paint and Final Assembly Systems: paint shops & final assembly systems for the automotive industryApplication Technology: robot technologies for the automatic application of paint, as well as sealants and adhesives, Measuring and Process Systems: balancing and cleaning systems as well as testing and filling technologyClean Technology Systems: exhaust-air purification systems and energy-efficiency technologyWoodworking Machinery and Systems: machinery for the woodworking We are a growing organization, and we are seeking a Product Manager to join our Clean Technology Systems division. This position will work within the fast-growing Lithium-Ion Battery segment, where Drr supplies coating and drying, solvent recovery and purification, and cell assembly and gluing equipment. Together, with the momentum of our business vision, we can achieve international success and added innovation in all of the themes which Drr influences at a global level. Location: De Pere, WI / SOuthfield, MI Position Summary: The Product Manager is responsible and accountable for the technical design of one or more CTS Global Products. Typical functions include standard document development, standards organization, technical design and component specification, product development, R product/project management, market review, and competitor analysis. This information is managed and distributed to other global entities. The Product Manager provides support to the sales/proposals group in designing and applying products to new contracts and the Operations group, OEM and AMS, in executing projects. The ultimate goal of the Product Manager is to provide sound engineered designs and components for LiB coating line projects while maintaining a competitive cost position and assuring information is efficiently communicated to all CTS entities. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Responsible for complete system design, analysis, and engineering calculations for the specified productDevelop standard and project documents, procedures, component specifications, purchase requisitions and quality proceduresDevelop fabrication and installation guidelines and documents. Also, assist in qualifying fabricators and installersStrong understanding of fluid dynamics, rheology, and fluid delivery systemsUnderstanding of web handling and coating systems design and operation principlesCommunicate with the project team, global divisions, customers, and suppliersTraining of other departments, global divisions, and employees on the productProduct continuous improvement and cost reduction, product lifecycle managementResearch and development and implementation of new product upgrades or designsInterpret schematics to develop complete system designs Maintain project schedules Interpret mechanical drawings Selection of purchased equipmentDevelopment of subcontract bid package documentationManage budgets for engineering labor costsSupervision of subcontract engineering and design engineers (CAD)Attend and/or conduct design reviewsSupport on-site installation and commissioning crew as requiredAttend customer meetings to understand project requirementsUnderstand, diagnose, and solve real or potential design problems Support for proposal development and sales executionRead and interpret customer specificationsTravel approximately 20% Position requires travel for periods of 1 week to 4 weeks. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or associate's degree.Five (5) or more years of position-related experienceStrong background in process development and design key technical areas include heat/mass transfer, systems, materials science, mechanical design (light structural design).Understands process instrumentation drawings, flow diagrams, and instrument symbols and functionsDesign engineering calculation ability Experienced with industry codes such as SMACNA, EPA, NFPA, OSHA, FM, and IRIAble to conduct HAZOP studies and PFMEAsAble to read and interpret Solidworks and AutoCAD drawingsAbility to learn and utilize Microsoft VisioProficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPointKnowledge of SAP is preferredAbility to understand and maintain project schedulesGood time management skillsGood organizational skillsGood verbal communication skillsGood technical writing skillsAble to effectively communicate with engineering & estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, & customers Able to work well independently and in a team environmentAble to technically define problems and propose solutions Adaptable to change in a learning environment Previous experience with product management and/or roll-to-roll slot die coating and drying systems is highly preferred. Related industry experience may also be consideredWilling and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary Physical Demands: While performing duties of the job, the incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit, and use hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.