Responsibilities

• Support Market/Product Managers in the development of marketing and product plans.
• Support Market/Product Managers with new product launch processes, including developing collateral materials, coordinating field trials, facilitating customer standardization, and coordinating sales training.
• Manage product life cycle (birth – development – death).
• Analyze competitive products.
• Define and develop MS specifications.
• Initiate Engineering Change Requests.
• Identify cost reductions/profit improvement opportunities.
• Stay abreast of the latest product technologies and innovations.
• Support resolution of customer complaints/field failures.
• Initiate modifications to existing products to meet changing requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Engineering.
• 3-5 years of previous product management or application engineering experience, preferably in the markets of PLP services.
• German language proficiency is preferred.
• Ability to use a computer and applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, Keyshot, ProE
• Must be a self-starter who can function in a business startup environment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and comply with the provisions of PLP’s auto program.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written situations involving customers, internal personnel, and field sales service representatives.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, along with technical knowledge of assigned PLP product lines.
• Travel: 25% or less

Benefits

• 401(k) with a company match equal to 25% of the first 8% of pre-tax dollars contributed by the employee for the first two years
• Enrollment in company profit sharing after two years
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, including free preventative care
• Wellness & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid time off, paid company holidays, and vacation purchase program
• Short & long-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave
• Inclusive & welcoming company culture
• Career development & tuition assistance