Junior Product Manager

Salary: $55,900

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

To manage multiple facets of engineering-based projects related to new product development and continuous improvement on FDA Group 2/3, ISO Class B/C medical devices while facilitating cross departmental communication regarding build instructions, product configurations and product validation

 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

•Facilitate product transition from design to release into production

•Oversee and participate in mechanical building and assembly of prototype products such as beta samples, show samples, and test samples when needed

•Work with test lab and engineering on testing plan and execution

•Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and production teams on initial design concepts to verify manufacturing needs

•Execute Form Fit Function plan needed to ensure compatibility of new product designs and integration into Quantum products and manufacturing processes

•Attend on site process validation at domestic and international contract manufacturers 

•Supply configuration rules and exclusions to the Bill of Materials (BOM) team to be used for Oracle that will properly validate the entry of sales orders into Pride’s systems

•Complete continuous improvement Engineering Change Requests (ECR's) assigned on recently launched products

•Facilitate productivity of multiple teams with Research & Development (R&D) such as Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Drafting, Test Lab and Machine Shop

•Develop strong working relationships with all functional teams including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales and Distribution

•Develop familiarity with regulatory requirements so as to make compliance recommendations

•Travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers as needed for product launches

•Attend trade shows as needed

•Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management 

•Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training 

•Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment 

•Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations

•Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

 

REQUIRED SKILLS

•Must be skilled in time management, and be a friendly team player, professional, detail-oriented, and honest

 

Must have the ability to:

•Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment

•Work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team

•Travel domestically and internationally as needed

•Read and interpret mechanical drawings and instructions as required

•Use hand tools and standard power tools

•Prepare and present summary reports

 

Must have:

•Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement

•Proven successful time management and organizational skills to plan, design and implement each stage of a project within specific time constraints

•Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills

•Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel

•Basic knowledge of hand tools and standard power tools

 

PREFERRED SKILLS

•Basic working knowledge of Oracle and/or Agile preferred

•Lift/push/pull 40 lbs. preferred

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

•At least 1 year of proven experience in a clinical/technical product support or manufacturing environment successfully leading, managing, or coordinating projects or tasks OR, in lieu of experience, an Associate degree or higher in a field related to Engineering, Business or Healthcare

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

•At least 2 years of project management experience successfully leading, managing, or coordinating projects or tasks from initiation through delivery inclusive of meeting the project requirements in terms of scope, quality, schedule, budget, and resources in a fast-paced Research & Development or manufacturing environment preferred

•At least 1 year of experience with the specific products preferred

•Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION

•High School Diploma or GED 

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION

•Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering, Business or Healthcare related field preferred

•Project Management Professional certification preferred

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•Must be legally auth