Project Manager, Thermal Circuit Breakers & Accessories

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager, Thermal Circuit Breakers & Accessories

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a technically skilled and commercially driven Project Manager to lead the strategy, development, and lifecycle management of MP's thermal circuit breaker and accessories product line. In this role, you will define the product roadmap, capture and translate customer requirements into differentiated circuit protection solutions, drive new product development with Engineering, and equip the Sales team with the expertise and tools needed to grow the circuit protection business. This is a highly collaborative, customer-facing role for a candidate who combines circuit protection or electromechanical industry knowledge with a strong commercial instinct and a passion for solving real-world application challenges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Strategy & Roadmap

•         Product Line Ownership: Define and maintain the product roadmap for MP's thermal circuit breaker and accessories product line, identifying opportunities for new & customer specific configurations, ratings, mounting styles, and market applications.

•         Market Analysis: Monitor industry trends, competitive offerings, and customer application requirements to identify growth opportunities and guide product investment decisions.

•         Voice of Customer: Engage directly with customers, OEM engineers, and distribution partners to gather application requirements and translate them into actionable product specifications.

•         Portfolio Management: Oversee product lifecycle management including catalog rationalization, end-of-life decisions, and pricing strategy across the thermal circuit breaker product portfolio.

New Product Development

•         Project Leadership: Partner with Engineering to lead new product development projects from concept through commercial launch, managing timelines, milestones, and cross-functional deliverables.

•         Requirements Definition: Author detailed product requirements documents (PRDs) capturing customer specifications, electrical and mechanical performance targets, and regulatory requirements.

•         Certification Coordination: Collaborate with Engineering on agency submissions (UL, CSA, IEC, SAE, ABYC, RoHS/REACH compliance) and qualification testing to support product approvals.

•         Launch Readiness: Coordinate go-to-market activities including product documentation, pricing, samples, and sales training for all new product introductions.

Sales & Channel Enablement

•         Technical Sales Support: Serve as the subject matter expert for the thermal circuit breaker product line, assisting sales representatives and customer service with product selection, application guidance, and custom configuration requests.

•         Collateral Development: Work with Marketing to develop datasheets, application notes, and catalog content that effectively communicate MP's circuit protection capabilities and differentiators.

•         Pricing & Quoting: Support pricing strategy development and assist with strategic customer quotes, particularly for custom or semi-custom circuit breaker configurations.

•         Custom Product Management: Manage the intake, feasibility assessment, and commercial evaluation process for custom thermal circuit breaker requests.

Cross-Functional Leadership

•         Engineering & Operations Collaboration: Act as the primary business interface with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to ensure product performance, manufacturability, cost targets, and customer satisfaction are consistently met.

•         ERP & Data Integrity: Maintain accurate product information within Intuitive Manufacturing (ERP), including standard and customer-specific item configurations.

•         KPI Tracking: Monitor and report product line performance metrics including revenue, margin contribution, design-win pipeline, and customer satisfaction indicators.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

•         Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required; MBA a plus. 5+ years of product management, product engineering, or product marketing experience in circuit breakers, circuit protection devices, or related electromechanical components.

•         Technical Acumen: Familiarity with thermal circuit breaker design principles, trip curves, current ratings, termination methods, and relevant standards (UL, CSA, IEC, SAE, ABYC, RoHS/REACH) strongly preferred.

•         Product Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to develop product roadmaps, write product requirements, and manage cross-functional new product development programs from concept through launch.

•         Customer Facing: Comfortable engaging directly with engineering and procurement contacts at OEM and industrial customers, including experience managing custom product requests.

•         Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill technical details and commercial considerations into clear recommendations for both internal teams and customers.

•         Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Experience with ERP systems and CRM tools (HubSpot) a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

•         Compensation: Competitive base salary (~ $84 - $126k) plus annual bonus incentive compensation, commensurate with experience.

•         Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Safe Harbor, and PTO.

•         Culture: Mechanical Products (MP) is a team-oriented environment built on collaboration and mutual respect — values that have defined our culture over the last several decades.

Mechanical Products (MP) and iCONN Systems are sister companies headquartered in Lombard, IL. MP is a leading developer of thermal circuit breakers and circuit protection accessories, and iCONN is a leading developer of overmolded connector products. Together, the companies produce high-quality electromechanical and interconnect components for a wide range of industrial, transportation, marine, and OEM applications. For decades, MP and iCONN have distinguished themselves through unmatched quality and unparalleled customer service.

Company Description

Mechanical Products (MP) and iCONN Systems are sister companies headquartered in Lombard, IL. MP is a leading developer of thermal circuit breakers and circuit protection accessories, and iCONN is a leading developer of overmolded connector products. Together, the companies produce high-quality electromechanical and interconnect components for a wide range of industrial, transportation, marine, and OEM applications. For decades, MP and iCONN have distinguished themselves through unmatched quality and unparalleled customer service.