| Company profile |
| SureFire is the leading manufacturer of high-end flashlights and weapon lights. |
| Job details | |
| Job industry : | R&D/Engineering Design |
| Job segment : | Engineering Design |
| Job role : | Product Development Mgr |
| Job skill : | Development Engineer |
| Position vacant : | Product Development Manager |
| Job location : | Fountain Valley, California |
| Job code : | PDMPK0506 |
| Job details | |
| Company name : | SureFire, LLC |
| Minimum experience : | 5 years |
| Maximum experience : | 8 years |
| Job type : | Permanent |
| Gross pay : | Negotiable for the right candidate |
| Job posted : | May 19, 2006 |
| Job view count : | 257 |
| Job description | |
| Job description: | SureFire is the leading manufacturer of high-end flashlights and weapon lights. We are presently seeking a seasoned Product Development Manager. The Product Development Manager will lead and oversee the full life cycle development of many SureFire products from concept to completion.
Job Summary and Responsibilities: : Manages the day-to-day progress of full life cycle product development. : Participates in overall product strategy, research and development requirements, development, and manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products. : Provides technical expertise, recommendations and training to other departments in support of product development. : Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities. : Maintains all communications and contacts to collect and analyze technical, financial, schedule, and sales information for product line. : Evaluates, analyzes, and makes recommendations on products, designs, and cost improvements to improve the competitive position of the company. : Leads problem identification, definition, analysis, solution generation, and solution implementation. : Procures materials needed to construct prototypes and supervises the design engineering of new models. : Plans and develops test programs for prototypes. : Analyzes test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications. : Prepares product development objectives and schedules for all phases of product development and introduction to market. Qualifications: : Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis in Management is required. : Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience within Mechanical Engineering Product Design & Development. : Minimum of 7 years of personnel management experience. : Minimum of 5+ years of project management level work experience. : Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams - effectively planning and prioritizing work, proactively identifying and addressing problems and managing project work. : Background in electronic / mechanical engineering and managing the development of consumer products is preferred. : Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD and PADs is a huge plus. : Must have strong written and verbal communications skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills. : Must be extremely organized and deadline driven in managing multiple projects from concept to finish. : Intermediate to expert level computer and software application skills, including the entire Microsoft Office Suite. Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project and the ability to create and modify Pert / Gant charts pertaining to the R&D Cycle. : A PMI (Program Management Institute) Certified Program Manager is preferred, but not required. |
| How to apply : | Register to view |
| Third party mediation allowed : | No |
| Telecommute : | No |
