Lead Product Manager, Lean Burn Gas Power Gen; Remote

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Full Time Professional Rolling Meadows, IL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Remote Work: This position is fully remote within the United States.

Join Weichai America and help shape the future of sustainable, reliable power generation. As a global leader in advanced engine and energy solutions, we are seeking an experienced Product Manager, Lean Burn Gas Power Generation, drive the growth and market development of our natural gas engine and generator product portfolio across North America.

As Weichai America continues to expand its presence in the North American power generation market, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of advanced lean-burn gas engine technologies while working alongside global engineering experts.

While the position is administratively based in our Rolling Meadows, Illinois office, the selected candidate may work remotely from anywhere within the United States.

In this highly collaborative role, you will manage product lifecycle activities, support regional market development initiatives, and serve as the key liaison between North American customers and our global engineering teams. Working at the intersection of engineering, technology, and business strategy, you will help influence product positioning, support new product introductions, gather customer insights, and drive continuous product improvement for our lean-burn gas engine and genset portfolio.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical understanding of lean-burn gas engines and power generation systems, combined with commercial awareness and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and international teams. If you are passionate about power generation technology, enjoy solving complex technical and commercial challenges, and want to make a meaningful impact within a growing global organization, we invite you to join our team.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, exempt position
• Fully remote within the United States
• Monday through Friday during standard business hours
• Approximately 15–20% domestic and international travel required for customer visits, industry events, and collaboration with global engineering and product teams

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of product strategies for lean-burn gas engines and gensets used in power generation applications, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and regional market needs.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends, customer requirements, and growth opportunities to support product positioning and future development initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and global product teams to support the development and enhancement of lean-burn gas engine and genset products, with a focus on performance, reliability, serviceability, and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, operations, and service teams to support product launches, customer engagement activities, technical support initiatives, and ongoing market development efforts.
• Gather and communicate customer and distributor feedback to internal stakeholders to support continuous product improvement and market responsiveness.
• Provide product training and technical support to sales teams, channel partners, and customers to enhance product knowledge and commercial effectiveness.
• Monitor product performance, customer feedback, and market response using established KPIs and reporting metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support cross-functional coordination between North American operations and…