Product Analyst, Mechanical Engineering

at  FPS Food Process Solutions Corp

POSITION SCOPE

We are seeking detail-oriented Product Analysts with an engineering background to work with the Product Development Group in the end-to-end management of our new product portfolio. The Analyst will play a crucial role in evaluating the performance and market reception of their assigned products. They will also be responsible for coordinating activities between all internal and external stakeholders involved in the product development process, including sales, project management, engineering, manufacturing, shipping, installation, field service, and field controls.
The primary measure of success will be the ability to efficiently use the voice of the customer to drive initiatives and products in a direction that will meet and exceed market expectations. The candidate must also be able to efficiently manage risks and issues, and concurrently drive improvements on the development of their products.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, interpret, and present data related to product performance, client feedback, and market trends.
• Conduct market research on new industry trends and prepare detailed reports for decision-making purposes.
• Support the product manager by coordinating activities between different teams and stakeholders, setting timelines and milestones, and ensuring that development projects are completed within budget and on time.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for each product and produce regular reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization on all portfolio products.
• Develop and nurture relationships with customers and partner companies.
• Field requests from clients and coordinate within the product team to address their needs.
• Other general office duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, any related Engineering discipline.
• Early-stage career professionals 1-2 years of project or product development related experience. Preferably in the manufacturing or food processing industry.
• Highly developed skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven Product Management Skills: goal oriented, sense of urgency, and able to manage changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision in a cross-functional team environment.
• Capacity to prioritize and meet deadlines, understand business needs and objectives.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to travel to client sites as required from time to time.
  FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer, and we thank you for your interest in the position. Only those candidates who match the requirements and are eligible to work in Canada will be contacted / shortlisted

• Collect, analyze, interpret, and present data related to product performance, client feedback, and market trends.
• Conduct market research on new industry trends and prepare detailed reports for decision-making purposes.
• Support the product manager by coordinating activities between different teams and stakeholders, setting timelines and milestones, and ensuring that development projects are completed within budget and on time.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for each product and produce regular reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization on all portfolio products.
• Develop and nurture relationships with customers and partner companies.
• Field requests from clients and coordinate within the product team to address their needs.
• Other general office duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned