Be a part of an organization, with a dynamic leadership team that truly values and appreciates the people that work there.  Exceptional potential for career advancement, with clear pathways towards senior management within product and project management divisions.

Company – A very well-regarded manufacturer of premium wire and cables for the aviation industry.

• A privately-owned leader with strong market presence in aerospace and defense interconnect products.
• Known for exceeding customer expectations, the company excels in delivering high-quality aerospace and defense solutions, ensuring unmatched reliability.
• This company stands out as a top employer, seamlessly blending innovation, employee development, and industry excellence.

Benefits and Features – They truly VALUE and APPRECIATE their employees

• Work-life balance, 40 hours a week and even the President leaves at 5 PM.
• Competitive base salary, profit sharing and bonus program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure employee health and well-being
• Robust life insurance and disability coverage provided, reinforcing employee security and peace of mind.
• Attractive 401(k) matching plan, promoting financial wellness and encouraging long-term investment.
• Generous PTO and sick leave policies, prioritizing work-life balance for all employees.
• The immediate supervisor exhibits strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to innovation and team success.
• Committed to professional growth, the company actively supports ongoing education and industry-specific certifications to enhance employee careers.

 What you will be doing:

• Champion strategic product lifecycle management, driving innovative aerospace and defense solutions that align customer satisfaction with robust market success.  This includes being able to respectfully challenge senior management on why a new product should be made using market data even if they have already said no.
• Lead market research, product strategy formulation, cross-departmental collaboration, and competitive benchmarking to solve complex product management challenges.
• Provide customers with price quotes and technical information in conjunction with  the sales engineering team.
• Work with the product development team to ensure clients are getting what they need and serve internally as their voice.
• This position uniquely integrates market insight and customer advocacy, pushing the boundaries of conventional product management roles.

 What they are looking for:

• BS in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or equivalent experience.  MBA is a plus.
• You will also come from either the wire / connector industry, aerospace industry or a high-end product manufacturer and have 6+ years of relevant experience
• The right person will have product management, marketing, sales engineering background or be an engineer with customer experience.
• You must have worked with products through their entire lifecycle, start to finish
• Must have the ability to make decisions and be the voice of influence for their products
• Product lifecycle management and market research skills are important.
• Knowledge of aerospace and defense interconnect products is helpful.
• Working Knowledge of project management methodologies and principles.
• Able to travel 20% to visit clients and attend product shows