Product Development Manager Training & Technical
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Job Summary
Role Overview
The Product Development Manager will lead industry-oriented training and enablement programs aimed at developing the next generation of engineers in product design and development. This role blends hands-on mentorship technical leadership and applied learning guiding early-career engineers through the complete product development lifecycle from concept to prototype.
The manager will design and deliver project-based training modules integrating simulation-driven design optimization PLM systems and Six Sigma methodologies ensuring participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical industry-ready skills. The role will also drive the development of pilot or prototype projects that simulate real-world product development challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor early-career engineers through end-to-end product development projects emphasizing applied learning and innovation.
- Design and deliver structured training programs covering the full product lifecycle including concept design simulation optimization prototyping and validation.
- Facilitate hands-on workshops and masterclasses on PLM Design of Experiments (DOE) sensitivity analysis PIDO and simulation data management.
- Coach engineering teams on integrating simulation workflows within PLM environments for better collaboration traceability and performance improvement.
- Drive technical enablement initiatives by developing learning paths and project templates aligned with industry standards and organizational goals.
- Supervise prototype projects ensuring participants apply engineering principles digital tools and data-driven methodologies effectively.
- Collaborate with academic partners industry mentors and internal stakeholders to continuously evolve the training curriculum in line with emerging technologies and market trends.
- Measure and report on training outcomes participant progress and competency development to ensure continuous improvement and ROI.
Qualifications
- Masters or PhD in Aerospace Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
- 10 years of experience in product development lifecycle management optimization or simulation-led engineering ideally within the Aerospace & Defense sector.
- Proven experience in mentoring or training engineering teams with a focus on applied project-based learning.
- Strong understanding of PLM systems (Teamcenter Windchill) and simulation-driven workflows.
- Excellent communication leadership and facilitation skills with a passion for developing technical talent and fostering innovation.
- Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of the time.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience in designing or managing graduate enablement programs or technical training academies.
- Exposure to industry-academia collaboration projects or innovation challenges.
- Ability to translate complex engineering principles into accessible experiential learning formats.
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