Product Line Manager

Edmund Optics is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Edmund Optics` state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position as being one of the largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components and a trusted partner when it comes to customized solutions. Supporting numerous markets around the globe, including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D; Edmund Optics products are used in a variety of applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation.Edmund Optics Europe, a US owned-group consisting of Edmund Optics subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Netherlands and France, is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, engineering and application support for a wide product range throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Europe is one of the main growth markets for Edmund Optics globally, leading to a rapidly expanding and developing local team.To accelerate our success and growth within the European Market, Edmund Optics is looking for aProduct Line Manager - Precision Optics (f/m/d)The Product Line Manager for Strategic Optics (PLM) is the product visionary for key and in-novative optics in the industry. By developing and executing a product strategy that is con-sistent with Edmund Optics' technological vision and core competencies, Product Line Man-agers improve customer acquisition and retention efforts and ensure the profitable growth of our standard and custom product business. Responsibilities include the strategic and tactical management of optics, including developing and expanding existing standard product families, gathering market and application information from customers, selecting new products and cus-tom capabilities, defining an end-of-life strategy for underperforming products, and aligning with the entire Strategic Optics team in determining the future of the market. A PLM will work closely with other functional areas including manufacturing, marketing, R&D, sales, applica-tions engineering, and design engineering to develop objectives, presentations and financial proposals for new product initiatives. Essential Functions:Responsible for defining and developing overall vision and strategy for select products. Strategy must be supported by realistic returns on investment, marketing data, and corporate strategic plan. Includes identifying new domains and applications for prod-ucts and defining target metrics.Develop new standard product, product lines and custom capability offerings for their specific product areasDefine and communicate the product strategy and plan for their specific product areasDevelop business cases, business plans, product and capability roadmaps for those product areas, including forecasts, global competitive landscape, pricing, target cus-tomers, applications, markets and end-of-life strategiesWork and collaborate cross-functionally with global sales, business development, mar-keting, R&D, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain teams on establishing nec-essary plans and technologies for product/capability development and go-to-market strategyMust be able to direct functional groups without direct reporting authorityWork with marketing to define marketing strategies across different channels, geogra-phies, and customer segmentsRemain up-to-date with current scientific literature, travel to trade shows/conferences, and regularly share new and relevant information with the team and key stakeholdersPromote their products internally and externally by regularly hosting trainings on prod-ucts and applications, and attending tradeshows, conferences, and seminarsMaintain relationships with key suppliers, partners, and customersRecognize expertise needed for projects and assemble/lead teams of subject matter experts as requiredQualify, screen, assist in hiring, manage and mentor Product Line Engineers and Ap-plications Engineers in their roles while delegating product line responsibilities through the team.Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulationsQualifications: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.Your profile:Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field; two (2) years' experience in application engineering, manufacturing engineering, product line engineering and/or managing products in the optics field requiredStrong optics product, manufacturing, and technology knowledgeHigh level of personal initiativeStrong analytical skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong presentation skillsWillingness to work with many groups, across departments, and show strong team spiritStrong leadership skills, with ability to motivate and train peopleAbility to manage heavy workload of multiple concurrent projects and priorities at onceExcellent problem solving and creative thinking capabilitiesComfortable with all MS Office softwareWillingness to travel occasionallyWhat we offer:A versatile and challenging position alongside a highly competitive employment package within our dynamic and successful corporation in a growing and future-proof industry. You will have the opportunity to work with highly motivated, self-driven and open-minded people with a great team spirit.This office-based position can be located in Mainz (Germany), York (UK) or Lyon (France), depending on the candidate's preference.Please send your application to Contact InformationVirginia Juhel-VisalonEdmund Optics