EXPERIENCED PRODUCT MANAGER / PRODUCT ENGINEER

6+ years of product engineering and manufacturing experience
3+ years of manufacturing support training
Must be able to visualize the manufacturing process as described by the engineer or NPA contact.
with highly developed communication skills.
Willingness to perform administrative, data processing and database management ; i.e word processor operations, filing systems and report design.
Must demonstrate initiative, self-assurance and be able to interpret, correct, verify, and distribute product development plans as guided by development engineers.

Exercises responsibility for proper form or format, accuracy of data input from Nonprofit Agency (NPA), spelling, grammar, and clarity of meaning regarding Product Development documents. Works with the Development Engineer proofing documents, verifying quotes and labor steps related to development plans and forms. Acts as intermediary between engineer and NPA when necessary.
Verify data supplied by the associated Nonprofit Agencies’ (NPA) and serve as a resource when directed.
Compiles, interprets, and prepares special reports as needed.
Acts as primary contact for NPA capability surveys, and tracks Engineering Reviews for Program Director Product Development.
Maintains documents on shared drive and ensures that project documents flow from product development plan through pricing. Monitors and conducts follow-ups with Pricing Support Team to keep all stakeholders current on project status.
Independently manages own responsibilities, including coordination with Engineering staff as well as NPA counterparts.
Establishes and maintains a running count on New Employment and Project counts for Products Department.
Provides support to all Engineering team members.
Ensures necessary final engineering documents are submitted by the NPAs on schedule for quarterly product launches. Collects and reviews Safety Data Sheets for completeness, proper format, and adherence to Fed Std 313 requirements.
Sets up conference calls and notifies relevant parties. Performs first and most important clerical review of the Project Development Plan after agency has submitted.
Verifies quotes, labor rates and reasonableness of the plan. Provides follow-up with Product Development Specialist (PDS) and pricing analyst to move package to the next phase.
Coordinate with appropriate product management staff members for item product descriptions and commercial product descriptions.
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