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Senior Product Implementation Manager

Job Description

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a Senior Product Implementation Manager at our Corporate Office located in Elkhart, Indiana.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

Summary

Lead the development, execution, and implementation of product development projects coordinating the deliverables of all cross-functional activities (Engineering, Operations, S/M, Purchasing, and Finance).  This product engineering management role will own the overall process starting with a business case (NPR) through the production implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·       Leading project planning sessions to define deliverables, key milestones, and deliverables

·       Lead responsibility to execute the product development process and implementation of new products (including the execution of engineering disciplines – FMEA, DV, problem solving, etc)

·       Managing product implementation progress and adapt work as required

·       Coordination & collaboration of cross-functional resources

·       Ensuring project meet deadlines and customer expectations

·       Managing relationships with customers and stakeholders

·       Overseeing all incoming and outgoing product development documentation

·       Participating in product development process (i.e. design, submission and review)

·       Develop risk mitigation plan

·       Conducting project reviews (technical and commercial) and creating detailed reports for executive leadership

·       Ensure product meets customer expectations and product standards

·       Optimize and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary

·       Identify growth opportunities and initiate new product opportunities in conjunction with S/M Product Managers

·       Managing complex products within large and diverse teams

Leadership Responsibilities

Directly coordinating and/or supervises employees in Engineering Department at the company headquarters, including Product Development Engineers, CAD resources, and supplier partners. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable discipline and at least 10 years related technical plus managerial experience; or an equivalent in combination of education and experience. 

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or equivalent disciplines is preferred.

We care for our people.  Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

• Dexter offers a competitive wage
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. We do not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.