Product Manager Engine Aftermarket

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’ s most complex filtration challenges. Employing innovation and breakthrough solutions, we are advancing filtration for a cleaner world. We look for the best people to help us succeed, offering opportunities to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in our communities. This is a place where you can make a world of difference.

SUMMARY

The Product Manager is responsible for Product Management strategy within Engine Aftermarket, to ensure the right strategic product focus and the right products are designed and developed, available at the right cost to meet growth objectives and sales profit targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage market analysis team to determine the size and gaps of existing (or new) markets and Donaldson’s current (or potential) market share
• Manage, plan and control projects and correct product design developments of the EMEA engine aftermarket business
• Manage all product related activities regarding product management, engineering, supplier selection qualification, buy & sell decision, product launch and marketing support during the life cycle of assigned engine aftermarket products
• Ensure cost efficient designs of aftermarket filters and provide proper sales and marketing support (incl. customer visits, product training, etc.) while constantly seeking for optimization of StdC, rationalization, product performance and quality
• Provide full technical support to Sales and manage documentation, distributors and end-users in the field in order to help ensure further development of profitable business in accordance with company operating policies (AF4; ISO/TS 16949, etc..).
• Ensure clear and regular communication to the organization in line with EAFM strategy
• Ensure broad range of engineering tasks
• Train, coach & mentor engine AM product management group

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Master Engineering or equivalent through experience
• +10 years of experience in a product engineering and/or a technical-commercial function

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCES:

• Thorough understanding of filtration and fluid dynamic theory
• Deep know how of specific company and competitor products
• Sales and marketing affinity, strong customer focus and commercial understanding
• Strong in design and application solving
• Good communication skills and presentation skills
• Fluent verbal and written English. French, English and others are an asset
• Good soft skills, team player with leadership skills
• Engineering skills: design, plastics, fluid mechanics, production
• Understanding of company policies, aftermarket strategies, operating systems and procedures

#LI-GP1

Come make a World of Difference!

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.