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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in transport refrigeration, related HVAC/R, heavy duty trucking
• 3+ years of project management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong working knowledge of refrigeration systems and components, with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent project management, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills with demonstrated capacity in multitasking.
• Proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management systems (e.g., Windchill), ERP systems (e.g., JDE or SAP), and CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
• Proficiency in MS Office and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Zoom).Able to travel occasionally to support field trials and customer visits.
• Experience in transport refrigeration systems and components.
• Experience in electrical design, power electronics, battery technology or wireless sensing.
• Ability to think outside in and navigate through ambiguity to create innovative solutions.
• Self-driven, motivated and excels in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced degree in engineering (MS or higher).
  

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ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Aftermarket Product Development Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the development and enhancement of aftermarket products within the transport refrigeration industry. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and strategic vision to ensure the successful launch and growth of aftermarket new products. The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Service and Supply Chain departments to deliver value-adding and high-quality aftermarket solutions that meet customer needs and fast-changing market demands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development of new aftermarket products from concept to launch, ensuring they meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Capable of leading multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve aggressive project timeline and KPIs in cost, quality and performance.
• Work closely with Sales & Marketing and dealer network to gather Voice of Customer (VOC) and establish value propositions to facilitate new aftermarket offerings adoption.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Service to define and execute test plan, iterate design to improve functional performance and serviceability, and validate through field trials.
• Support Supply Chain in supplier selection, supplier sample qualification and new product introduction (NPI) forecast to accelerate product launches and time to market.
• Identify and execute Select Line (second tier value-added parts) and 20 Series initiatives to provide affordable, high quality OE compatible aftermarket parts that meet customer need.
• Service as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the Aftermarket offerings.Drive sustaining issue resolution and offer technical insight on existing products.
• Manage product lifecycle strategy and identify parts obsolescence risks to trigger redesign or replacement actions for discontinued components.
• Support Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) and Excess & Obsolete (E&O) processes with product insight and lifecycle consideration.