Universal Testing Systems Product Manager

Job Description:

Smart People. Smart Ideas. Smart Choice.

MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies, and the world’s top researchers in materials and seismic engineering all rely on our systems to determine product reliability and ensure compliance with quality standards. Check out some of our amazing technology here:
We’re looking for a Universal Testing Product Manager in our Materials Test Division to own the product lifecycle of MTS’ best in class universal materials testing system solutions, including tension, compression, flexure, shear, and other static tests. You’ll make sure our products meet market needs now and in the future by understanding key customer insights, trends, and needs, with the goal of maximizing customer satisfaction while achieving product goals for innovation, growth, profitability, quality, and market share.

Travel:

MTS is a global company, and this role includes up to 30% travel, both domestic and international, to engage with customers, sales teams, and industry events. You’ll gain exposure to leading edge industries and see firsthand how customers use our systems, which feeds directly into the products you manage.

What You’ll Do:

Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer insight gathering to identify market needs and opportunities

Benchmark best in class competition and emerging technologies in universal and quasi-static materials testing

Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligned with the overall product portfolio

Provide perspective on key market trends to support annual and long range planning

Create business cases that define key product benefits and value propositions

Create and maintain product plans and implement them according to roadmaps and aftermarket strategies across the full product lifecycle

Develop and conduct sales readiness training and sales tools to prepare the channel for new product introductions and launch objectives

Collaborate with Sales on strategies for key pursuits, and support lead generation activities and programs

Partner with Marketing Communications on all customer facing product marketing material

Collaborate with design and engineering teams to develop product specifications aligned with customer demands and company objectives

Work closely with engineering to ensure seamless integration between load frames, controllers, sensors, fixtures, and software, addressing compatibility issues and optimizing system performance

Partner with Quality, Legal, and IT/Security teams to ensure systems meet applicable testing standards (such as ASTM and ISO) and regulatory and cybersecurity requirements (such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act)
Work closely with technical support and customer service teams to address customer issues, improve product quality, and enhance user satisfaction

What You Bring:

3+ years in a Product Management role or related experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or another technical discipline

Demonstrated ability and desire to work with customers, translating pain points and insights into products and solutions through cross functional product development teams

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering, sales, marketing, operations, finance, and more Proven understanding of electromechanical test systems, including electrical, mechanical, hardware, and software technologies, as well as system integration principles

Familiarity with universal materials testing methods and standards (such as ASTM and ISO) and with force, strain, and displacement measurement technologies

Ability to navigate business systems (SAP, Salesforce, etc.) to obtain…