NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Location:Cincinnati, OH, US, 45220
Work Arrangement: Onsite
PSG® is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most. Additionally, PSG is a leading provider of flow meters designed to reduce waste and downtime while accurately measuring, monitoring and controlling the distribution of fluids. Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA, PSG is comprised of several world-class brands, including Abaque®, All-Flo™, Almatec®, Blackmer®, Ebsray®, em-tec®, Griswold®, Hydro™, Malema™, Mouvex®, Neptune®, PSG® Biotech, Quantex™, Quattroflow®, and Wilden®. PSG products are manufactured on three continents – North America, Europe, and Asia – in state-of-the-art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. For additional information on PSG, please visit psgdover.com.
We thrive on winning and being number one; and are always looking to add the best and brightest to our talented team of professionals. PSG offers a unique combination of the both small company atmosphere: with an ownership mindset that allows you to make close-to-the-customer decisions; an innovative approach in seeing beyond what is possible today and entrepreneurial spirit in the pursuit of new opportunities; combined with benefits of a large company’s scale, tools, expertise, and financial strength with Dover. Join PSG, a growing global company where your curiosity, hard work and ambition is rewarded with exceptional career opportunities in a friendly & fast paced environment.
PSG is part of the Pumps and Process Solutions segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Hydro’s NPD Manager will be responsible for the Mechanical and Electronics Engineering team based in Cincinnati and a small number of third parties design partners. Their role is to drive the development of new, creative, problem-free, high value-added chemical dispensers. The individual should be very target-focus in order to meet the department’s KPI of NPD Revenue, NPD Quality, On-time delivery, and On-BOM cost.
The role also involves close collaboration with other Global Engineering departments, Product Management, Project Managers and other operational departments to ensure the delivered product is production-ready and has the greatest chance of commercial success while expanding Hydro’s brand value.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven track record managing an NPD Team who has taken products from concept to commercially successful product sales in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and building trusting relationships with colleagues.
• Excel in change-management to achieve desired results
• Ability to communicate information effectively and influence colleagues at all levels of the business, both orally and in writing.
• Experience using successfully proven project management processes
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or similar Degree.
• 7+ years of experience in New Product Development with products containing embedded hardware/software, and 3+ years in Management.

• Manage, mentor and motivate an internal team of Mechanical and Electronics NPD Engineers for the effective and timely execution of NPD projects
• Focused on key performance criteria and drive the team towards these stretch-goals.
• Technically competent in design optimization and creatively resolving technical issues
• Experienced with managing the development of equipment with electronic controls, embedded systems, and associated software development
• Ideally experience with, and knowledge of; Injection molding, fluid-dynamics, but be content to let the team do the designing.
• Ensure that all projects are managed efficiently, professionally and are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Manage resource availability, allocation and performance, maximizing the return on this investment.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third party designers and their development.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and protect the company’s IP.