Senior Product Manager, AI Applications

About Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

 

Who we are looking for

You will play a pivotal role in launching disruptive AI products for embedded system design into a highly opportunistic market. Your expertise in both engineering and business domains will enable you to drive innovation and ensure the successful implementation of new products through multiple iterations, capturing customer metrics, scaling applications, prioritizing product roadmap based on customer feedback, and implementing the business plan. The products you help develop and manage will scale and disrupt embedded electronic system design in the US, compressing lead times and helping companies innovate and drive electrification of products!

You will focus on the following:

• Deploy new products and improve processes to help Re:Build scale efficiently.
• Create a customer-focused digital experience integrating design, testing, and validation.
• Design systems and pipelines to standardize, analyze, and improve production processes.
• Use AI, including Generative AI, to automate design and engineering tasks.
• Partner with solution providers to identify and implement tech solutions.

What you get to do

• Work with engineering, UX/UI, and sales teams to launch innovative products.
• Align embedded system design with business goals and market trends.
• Provide expertise in AI for design automation and process optimization.
• Build processes and tools that enable Re:Build's growth without losing efficiency.
• Define product requirements, develop roadmaps, and ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze market trends and customer feedback to improve products.
• Drive innovation by applying emerging digital technologies to system design.
• Support internal training on Industry 4.0 technologies and standard methodologies.
• Develop go-to-market strategies for successful product launches.
• Oversee product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life for optimal performance.

What you bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science, or an equivalent, with an MBA and master’s degree in engineering strongly preferred.
• Validated experience as a Product Manager and launching and scaling new products.
• Experience with Business Processes, Manufacturing, Engineering Design, CAE/CAD, generative AI, machine learning, or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design workflows, process mapping, design standards, and certification standards.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with and influence multi-functional teams and present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Entrepreneurial approach, with a passion for innovation, customer success, and driving growth in a rapidly evolving market.

Location

This role will be based in Rochester, NY

 

The BIG payoff

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