Product Manager

We are seeking a seasoned Product Manager with experience in LV and MV fusegear to lead; development, standardization, and life cycle management (Introduction, growth, maturity and Decline) of low-voltage and medium-voltage fusegear products. The role involves working closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality and commercial teams to deliver reliable, compliant and cost competitive protection solutions for Industrial, Utility and infrastructure applications. This is a new role within the business and presents a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate, as you will influence and help shape the profile, reputation and growth of Lawson Fuses globally.

Incorporated in 1938, Lawson Fuses Limited (LFL), is an established British and global brand that operates in the fusegear market with a focus on design, development and manufacture of low voltage High Rupture Capacity (HRC) fuse-links and associated fuse holders. LFL’s products are ASTA certified and comply with IEC/BS/ENA standards and accepted throughout the world. With manufacturing facilities based in UK and India, LFL’s global clientele is spread across several countries including (not limited to) UK, Middle East, Africa, India, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea and Hong Kong.

With ISO 17025 ASTA certified R&D lab and ASTA certified manufacturing plants, LFL is keen on safety, quality and speed of product delivery.

Product Manager will be responsible for setting the vision, mission, direction and strategy for both new and existing products addressing the full life cycle of the fusegear products within LFL. Product Manager will define, standards, features and requirements necessary to deliver a complete product to the market. Product Manager must articulate the business value to wider teams including R&D, so they can understand and align behind these plans.

There are several dimensions to this role:

1 Strategy and Portfolio Management

2.Product Development and Engineering Interface

3.Marketing and Communications Support

4.Commercial and Market Support

5.Collaboration with manufacturing, quality and supply chain

• Market research via customer visits to understand current and future needs of the customer enabling creation of a clear technical product roadmap incorporating market requirements.
• Offer continued support to R&D team during the new product development and legacy product modification process. Defining, leading and owning product road maps and deadlines for product launches is critical.
• Define product specifications including voltage, current ratings, breaking capacity, temperature rise and coordination requirements.
• Work with R&D on fuse element design, arc extinction, striker mechanisms and insulation systems and ensure compliance with market requirements.
• Support type testing, routing testing and validation activities
• Manage engineering changes and variant rationalisation
• Ensure Standards, Testing and Compliance:
• IEC 60269, IEC 60947, ENA
  12-6, BS88, UL etc.
• Support R&D in 3rd party labs for type test and approvals
• Maintain technical documentation, datasheets, catalogues and certification records for all products.