Product Manager, Lathe

About The Company:

Lyndex-Nikken is a global organization that manufactures and supplies precision tool holders, rotary tables, and other accessories for machining. For 45 years, our products have been relied upon in industries including automotive, aerospace, energy, medical devices, and more.

The Lyndex-Nikken brand represents high quality and accuracy, working seamlessly to improve the efficiency and precision of CNC machining processes. Our workplace culture is one of excellence and dedication to our team’s personal and professional development.

Lyndex-Nikken is deeply confident in our product value and with 20 consecutive years of profitability, we remain committed to significant organizational growth. We are expanding our North American sales team and currently have an opening for a Regional Sales Engineer. If you are a driven professional with a passion for providing high-quality solutions, please consider joining us to take your career to the next level.

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the entire automation product line, ensuring its success across design, development, pricing, promotion, distribution, and lifecycle management. This role reports directly to the Vice President and is accountable for aligning the product strategy with company objectives while driving growth and market success.

• Product Lifecycle Management – Oversee all stages of the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch and post‑launch optimization. Collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure product timelines and quality standards are met.
• Marketing and Sales Support – Assist with creating and enhancing marketing collateral (e.g., brochures, websites, catalogs) and work cross‑functionally with marketing and sales teams to execute product launches. Provide product knowledge and sales training for internal teams and partners to ensure clear, effective communication regarding the product line.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management – Cultivate and manage strong relationships with vendors, ensuring alignment on product specifications, timelines, and cost structures.
• Market Research and Competitive Analysis – Lead market research efforts to define customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes. Analyze pricing strategies, customer feedback, and competitor offerings to recommend product enhancements and new features.
• Inventory and Demand Planning – Collaborate with sales and operations teams to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and ensure product availability at all times.
• Continuous Innovation and Customer Focus – Regularly monitor product performance and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement and innovation. Support the sales team in strategic product opportunities and ensure a customer‑centric approach to decision‑making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of automation technologies, machine tools, and industrial automation trends is essential.
• A strong understanding of the competitive landscape and customer needs within the automation space is required.
• Must be able to develop and execute both short‑term and long‑term product roadmaps aligned with company strategy and market needs.
• Strong financial acumen for budgeting, cost control, and profitability analysis.

The salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $150,000
. Pay may vary based on individual knowledge, skills, and expertise. We believe in pay transparency and are committed to offering competitive compensation based on your qualifications and the market value for the role.

In return for experience and results, Lyndex-Nikken provides competitive compensation and benefits including:

• Credit card for business expenses
• Computer and phone
• 401K with eligibility for company match
• Paid floating holidays, vacation and sick days
• Subsidized health and dental insurance for employee and dependents
• Long‑term disability, travel and accident insurance, life insurance

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