Product Development Manager Job Overland Park area,Kansas USA,Engineering

Position Summary

The New Product Development Manager will lead product development, developing cutting edge filtration systems and implement new technologies for the Gas Turbine Filtration (Altair) Business. The role will deliver Materials & Processes support to FES’s production plant in Slater, manage the Lab in Alton, and have oversight of media operations out of Parker’s Innovation Centre. The role has scope to cover NPD and NTI’s across the Heatric business and own the Division wide technology roadmap.

The role reports to the Division Engineering Manager.

Position and Responsibilities

Define the NPD strategy and subsequent plans

Lead technical developments with key customers

Lead new development of inlet filtrations systems and medias

Lead engineering teams to develop and validate new products.

Review industry standards to meet product objectives and technical deliverables.

Plan and test product processes from product inception into full production.

Identify suitable measurement methods for products.

Lead Operators as required to support media production @ PFIC.

Responsible for all Altair media qualification process and quality system.

Ensure adherence to ISO
9000 QMS, and the Divisions processes and policies.

Working with Sales & Marketing, assist in defining the NPD strategy and developing and implanting the subsequent plans.

Develop new or refine current design methodologies for product development while applying scientific & advanced theories to create concepts and processes to meet design targets.

Lead and deliver NPD projects or work packages to the stipulated scope, cost and time requirements.

Provide expert technical information concerning filtration design and including materials selection and systems requirements to meet customer/set project deliverables.

Communicate and coordinate with other technical resources to provide technical recommendations, lessons learned, methods for problem-solving, analysis methodology, etc. to maximize contributions to multiple projects or programs.

Investigate, research, and operationalize new technologies in specialty or related areas to improve cost and performance by applying advanced engineering design methods, theories, and research techniques.

Apply and lead continuous improvement initiatives through the development of new engineering technology, product development, analytic tools, and key production principles and techniques.

Ensure compliance to all verification and testing procedures and policies of product development applicable to the product development scope.

Interface with external media suppliers and testing bodies. Accurately control inventory levels to meet established testing and supply goals.

Support, encourage and facilitate lean manufacturing principles; and engage in the training and delivery of continuous improvement to both project teams and Operations.

Support the Chief Engineer’s responsibilities as appropriate

Support HPTs

Support QMS systems

Qualifications

Ph.D. / Master / Bachelor’s of Engineering or Science in Materials Science & Engineering;
Chemistry (polymer), fiber science or engineering disciplines.

Knowledge of air filtration; media fabrication (polymeric fiber or membrane formation or polymer chemistry); materials characterization and testing techniques.

Familiarity with six sigma and lean practices and/or other statistical analysis tools.

Software:
Microsoft Office applications (needed), Modelling programs (optional).

Supplier management experience.

Mechanical design experience (3D) - Inventor, Solidworks, Creo, Catia.

Demonstrated experience of developing new filtration medica and/or systems.

Experience with Gas Turbine inlet systems and/or filtration

Ability to troubleshoot National Instruments Lab View applications, and database systems desirable.

Team player with ability to positively influence others.

Ability to develop high levels of credibility and forge solid professional relationships with subordinates, peers, and management.

Project management skills.

Experience designing filtration systems and systems level products is preferred.

In depth knowledge and application of investigative research and analysis.

Creativity in approaches to…