Product Development Manager
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Experience: Experienced Professional (Non-Manager)
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Category: Manufacturing / Production
Industry: Construction / Building Products & Supplies
Date Posted: 10/13/2025
Shortcut: http://management-recruiters-of-zionsville-indianapolis.jobs.mrinetwork.com/fhWUzj
Product Development Manager
Our client, a leading provider of site solutions for the civil engineering industry, is seeking a dynamic and technically skilled Product Development Manager to lead their Product Development Engineering team. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership to a cross-functional team, including Product Engineers, Team Leads, and CAD Technicians. You’ll be responsible for driving new product development, R&D initiatives, and continuous innovation. Role in located in the Cincinnati, OH area.
This position plays a critical role in coordinating across engineering, R&D labs, regulatory, marketing, and sales teams to bring cutting-edge products to market and ensure their long-term performance and competitiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the execution of R&D and product development projects from concept through commercialization.
Oversee product design, feasibility studies, CFD analysis, FEA, prototyping, testing, and design for manufacturability.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align development activities with company strategies and market needs.
Identify and implement process improvements, technical tools, and metrics to enhance team efficiency.
Manage product line cost-out initiatives and engineering change processes.
Maintain awareness of industry regulations and emerging technologies; evaluate adjacent market opportunities.
Provide technical coaching, mentoring, and leadership to a team of engineers and technicians.
Contribute to IP management, including patent and trademark evaluations and competitive monitoring
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
5+ years of experience in mechanical design, materials, FEA, and 3D modeling (SolidWorks or similar).
2+ years of experience managing direct reports and leading engineering projects.
Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to present complex information clearly and train others effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Willingness to travel (~10%).
For more information, please submit your resume to: blake@mriz.net
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