Product Manager

Product Manager page is loaded## Product Managerlocations: Elgin MLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R9364**Product Manager****Company Description**Flender is a leading global supplier for mechanical drive systems and has the reputation for highest performance, innovation, quality, and reliability of mechanical components for 125 years.We're now hiring a talented **Product Manager** for our team in Elgin, IL on a full-time basis. If you're eager for your next challenge, Flender is a great place to grow your career.For more information on Flender, please see website:**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement** Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, other categories protected by federal, state, or local law, and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.**Job Summary:**The Product Manager is responsible for developing and improving profitable and quality products, services and processes for our Winergy brand. This role demands interdisciplinary leadership and coordination as well as independent thinking. Experience in Winergy’s processes and products in the Wind Power industry is a welcomed plus. The ideal candidate will be intimately knowledgeable of wind gearbox technology, gearbox repair process and have experience with SAP.**Job Responsibilities:*** Provide **technical support to the commercial team** including:* Supporting external and internal customer visits* Providing customer training where needed* Performing special inspections and field visits* Attending tradeshows and other industry events* Identification of components* Supporting special customer requests* Support resources associated with the repair process including but not limited to engineering support for BOM creation, purchasing and logistics support for external rework of parts* **Introducing new products and services** to the Winergy portfolio including:* Multi-brand products* Repairs of new Winergy portfolio gearboxes* Accessories* Main Shaft* Couplings* Generators* Performing *cost/benefit and ROI* calculations* Support of **aftersales/field service** team* Global alignment for service products offerings* Strategic sourcing for new components* Strategic alignment with partners and suppliers* Finding sources new components**Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering) or equivalent experience* 5+ years of experience in the Wind Power Industry* Strong risk analysis and mitigation skills* Proven ability to make independent decisions and support projects to completion* Strong analytical skills for data assessment and decision-making* Excellent technical communication skills* Effective communicator for collaboration with diverse teams**Flender as an employer offers:*** Paid Time Off (18 Days)* Paid Holidays* Tuition Reimbursement* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance* Flexible Spending Account* Health Savings Account* 401k (6% Employer Match)* Employee Assistance Program**Your contact person(s) for this job posting is/are:**AnnMarie Day, Jacob Stupec-HernandezFlender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr