Manager, Product Development

Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, this position is responsible for leadership of the Engineering and Estimating teams (7-10 direct reports) directly related to Almag’s solution selling quote process.  This role will also be responsible for and collaborate with external suppliers to best position Almag to service the customer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the position are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• Lead a team of Designers and Estimators who collaborate with sales and customers on product design and recommend design and value add optimizations to ensure maximum manufacturability while reducing timelines.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice, cost estimating vision, strategy, policies, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Ensure the proper quotation of fabrication and finishing – costs and tooling requirements.
• Support the Inside and Outside Sales Team
• Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
• Work closely with our Fabrication and Production departments as well the Design Team
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external fabrication and finishing subcontractors.
• Source new value-add suppliers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Head the New Product Introduction (NPI) Process to ensure smooth onboarding of new business across ALMAG and the successful launch of customer new products.