Product Manager

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About Us

At US Valve Corp., we specialize in manufacturing a diverse range of high-quality industrial check valves, including elastomer-hinge, wafer-style dual disc, single disc, axial flow wafer, silent check valves, as well as medical ball and check valves. Our products serve medical, industrial, and commercial applications sold under the trusted brands US Valve, Champion Valve, and Technocheck.

As a growing company supported by a respected S&P 500-traded parent, we offer the agility and innovation of a smaller business while benefiting from the financial stability and corporate backing of an industry leader. We are seeking a motivated, results-driven Product Manager eager to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment—where they can make a direct impact.

Job Summary

The Product Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development, execution, and lifecycle management of a variety of industrial check valve products, including elastomer-hinge, wafer style dual disc, single disc, axial flow wafer check valves, silent check valves, and medical ball and check valves. This is a remote position, but up to 25% travel is required for customer visits, trade show attendance, and collaborating with internal teams located in Maryland, North Carolina, Michigan, and New Jersey.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will play a key role in defining product strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring that we meet the diverse needs of our customers across various industries. Additionally, you will lead our 80/20 efforts, focusing on simplifying our product portfolio to eliminate complexity, increase operational efficiency, and free up capacity for investment in growth areas. You will also contribute to US Valve’s overall strategic vision, helping to build our 3-5 year outlook and annual strategic plan. This role includes responsibility for product pricing to ensure competitiveness and profitability across all product lines and brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Roadmap:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for the full portfolio of check valve products (elastomer-hinge, dual disc, single disc, axial flow wafer, silent check valves, medical ball, and check valves).
  • Define clear product roadmaps and drive initiatives from concept to commercialization, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Analyze market needs and customer feedback to identify new product opportunities and improve existing products under the US Valve, Champion Valve, and Technocheck brands.
• Strategic Planning & Alignment:
  • Actively contribute to US Valve’s overall strategic planning process, including the development of the company’s 3-5 year strategic outlook and annual business plans.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to define long-term growth initiatives, market opportunities, and product expansion strategies across all valve product categories.
  • Align product strategies with broader platform goals to ensure consistency and successful execution of the company’s vision.
• 80/20 Portfolio Simplification:
  • Lead the implementation of the 80/20 strategy across the product portfolio to simplify the range of check valves and eliminate low-value products.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline product offerings, reduce SKU complexity, and focus resources on high-impact, high-margin products.
  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, and finance teams to ensure that the 80/20 initiatives result in optimized resource allocation and improved financial performance.
• Product Development:
  • Work closely with engineering, R&D, and manufacturing teams to drive the development of new products and ensure product specifications meet industry and regulatory standards.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop product requirements, timelines, and milestones.
  • Oversee product testing, quality assurance, and certification processes, especially for critical sectors like medical and industrial applications.
• Market & Customer Insights:
  • Conduct in-depth market research to stay ahead of industry trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings for the check valve market.
  • Engage with customers (both existing and potential) to understand their needs, challenges, and product requirements across various markets.
  • Translate customer feedback into actionable product improvements and innovations.
• Pricing & Profitability:
  • Develop and manage product pricing strategies for all product lines, ensuring alignment with market conditions, competitive positioning, and internal profitability targets.
  • Work with the finance and sales teams to determine optimal pricing for new products and adjust pricing for existing products.
  • Evaluate the profitability of product lines and recommend pricing strategies to improve overall profitability.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Management, Business, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the manufacturing or industrial sectors (experience in valves, pumps, or fluid controls is highly desirable).
  • Proven success in 80/20 simplification, pricing strategy, and VOC-driven development.
  • Experience in strategic planning and contributing to long-term company growth strategies is highly valued.
  • Demonstrated experience leading new product development through milestone-driven processes, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.

• Skills:
  • Solid understanding of pricing strategies, market positioning, and profitability analysis.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Wrike, and JD Edwards (or similar ERP).

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and process improvement.
• Proven leadership ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and influence key stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for customer visits, trade shows, and internal team collaborations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• The best of both worlds: the agility and innovation of a smaller company combined with the financial support and strategic backing of a large, publicly traded corporation.

If you're ready to take on a key role in an innovative, growing company, drive the success of our diverse portfolio of industrial check valves, and lead our 80/20 efforts to optimize our product portfolio for growth, all while enjoying the benefits of both small-company agility and big-company support, we’d love to hear from you!

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $107,100.00 - $160,700.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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