Product Manager - power equipment design background

Product Manager For Power Distribution EquipmentWe are seeking a highly capable Product Manager for power distribution equipment (MCCB, ACB, etc.) who will take ownership of product lifecycle management from a technical perspective. This role requires deep engineering understanding of power equipment and focuses on product reliability, quality management, failure analysis, and corrective action development. The Product Manager will serve as a key technical bridge between Korea HQ R&D and local engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure world-class product performance and reliability.Key Responsibilities:Product Lifecycle & Technical OwnershipOwn and manage the technical specifications and performance standards for power equipment products (MCCB, ACB, etc.)Ensure consistent product quality across design, manufacturing, and field applicationsMonitor product performance throughout the lifecycle and drive continuous improvement initiativesFailure Analysis & TroubleshootingLead root cause analysis (RCA) for product defects identified in manufacturing processes or field/customer applicationsPerform technical troubleshooting of product failures using engineering principlesCoordinate cross-functional teams to identify failure mechanisms and corrective actionsQuality Improvement & Corrective ActionsDevelop short-term and long-term corrective and preventive action plans based on failure analysisDrive implementation of quality improvements in collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teamsEnsure effectiveness verification and validation of corrective actionsStandardization & DocumentationEstablish and maintain documentation of failure cases, corrective actions, and improvement historyDrive standardization of quality improvement processes and engineering practicesSupport continuous product quality monitoring and preventive quality initiativesCross-functional & Global CollaborationAct as a technical liaison between Korea HQ R&D and local US engineering/quality teamsFacilitate clear technical communication across multicultural and cross-functional teamsSupport alignment between product design intent and manufacturing executionRequired Qualifications:Strong understanding of power equipment design, structure, and operating principles (MCCB, ACB or similar)Ability to perform basic electrical and mechanical testing (e.g., continuity test, insulation resistance, operational performance tests)Strong engineering problem-solving and analytical thinking skillsAbility to work independently and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional and multinational environmentProficiency in MS Office and basic engineering tools (CAD, drawing interpretation)Preferred Qualifications:Experience in product engineering, R&D, manufacturing engineering, or quality engineering in power equipment or electrical manufacturing industriesStrong knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, 8D Report, Root Cause Analysis methodologiesExperience with UL standards (UL 489, UL 1066 or similar) and ISO 9001 Quality Management SystemsExperience working in manufacturing systems such as ERP, PLM, or MESProficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorksBilingual capability in Korean and English preferred for direct collaboration with Korea HQ R&D teamsAdditional Information:Applicants must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and background check. Product Manager position will train in Korea for approximately 7 months and then relocate to Enoch, UT for full-time, long-term.