Technical Product Manager (Manufacturing Tech Focus)

Job Title: Technical Product Manager (Manufacturing Tech Focus)

About the Role

We are looking for a Technical Product Manager with a strong engineering foundation and a deep understanding of the manufacturing domain. This role will drive the strategy, development, and delivery of complex software and hardware products that power advanced manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate is a technologist first, with the ability to speak the language of developers and engineers and understand the workflows, challenges, and opportunities in industrial and manufacturing settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the product lifecycle from ideation to launch for software and hardware solutions used in manufacturing operations.
• Define product requirements, technical specifications, and roadmaps based on market research, customer feedback, and internal collaboration.
• Work closely with engineering to develop scalable, high-performance products, providing clear technical direction and prioritization.
• Collaborate with operations, plant managers, and industrial engineers to ensure product solutions align with manufacturing processes and goals.
• Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and digital transformation in production environments.
• Lead agile development processes including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and feature acceptance testing.
• Maintain a strong understanding of emerging technologies in Industry 4.0, IoT, robotics, and edge/cloud computing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management with a strong technical background in software, hardware, or systems engineering.
• Demonstrated experience delivering technical products in a manufacturing or industrial context.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (Masters preferred).
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on architecture, integrations, and system performance.
• Deep familiarity with manufacturing systems such as MES, SCADA, PLCs, ERP integration, or factory automation tools.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with industrial IoT, edge devices, or machine data analytics.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of cybersecurity and compliance standards in manufacturing (e.g., NIST, ISO).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and APIs used in industrial applications.
• Hands-on background in CAD, CAM, or simulation tools is a plus.
• Complete understanding and comfort level with SDLC