Senior Product Manager

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Brakes Senior Product Manager will own the end-to-end lifecycle of Rotor and Friction products in the Braking portfolio. The Brakes Senior Product Manager will also be instrumental in coordinating the Engineering/technical and administrative work required to launch new programs. Job Duties: Drive the NPI process and manage coverage and feature differentiation across different sales channels Product lifecycle management and Strategic Product planning for Brake rotors, drums and friction Develop and execute standard operating principles for new product introduction Drive a solution set across development teams (primarily Development/Engineering, and Marketing Communications) to define a go-to-market strategy Identify initial planning requirements based on customer needs and support customer RFQ process Ensure that all product data is accurately entered in ERP systems (Oracle) Work with internal data management teams to ensure correct product data is published Work with suppliers and manufacturing locations to source and develop components needed for product line Cross train team members in Sales, Customer Service, Forecasting, Planning, Finance etc on Product attributes Collaborates with Catalog team to provide timely inputs to OE sample review driving “new or carry-up” decisions. Collaborates with Plants and Engineering support offices for part-to-print and print-to-print drawing reviews.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Engineering Degree (preferably in Mechanical Engineering) Good understanding of automotive braking systems Familiarity with a multi-step approval process used to design, develop and launch products Familiarity with Solidworks or similar CAD programs a plus Intermediate/advanced proficiency with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI) Familiarity with industry process and quality methodologies such as APQP, DFMEA, FMEA Proficiency in project management skills and tools Strong analytical skill sets including problem solving techniques such as Fishbone, 5-Why Ability to work in a cross-functional environment Experience working with remote/global colleagues in different time zones Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Product Management Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Brake Parts Inc LLC by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance Get notified about new Product Manager jobs in McHenry, IL . Schaumburg, IL $76,000.00-$100,000.00 1 month ago Wheeling, IL $85,000.00-$105,000.00 3 weeks ago Elgin, IL $60,000.00-$72,000.00 12 hours ago Product Development / Quality Coordinator Arlington Heights, IL $60,000.00-$65,000.00 4 months ago Vernon Hills, IL $85,000.00-$90,000.00 2 weeks ago Vernon Hills, IL $100,000.00-$130,000.00 3 weeks ago Sr. Technical Product Manager, Network & Security Lincolnshire, IL $100,000.00-$133,000.00 1 week ago Vernon Hills, IL $110,000.00-$145,000.00 2 weeks ago Gurnee, IL $74,788.00-$87,007.00 3 days ago Vernon Hills, IL $90,000.00-$115,000.00 3 weeks ago Vernon Hills, IL $110,000.00-$145,000.00 1 month ago Product Manager, Precision Agronomy - Loveland, CO or Chicago, IL Senior Business Product Manager, Review Transformation Waukegan, IL $125,000.00-$140,000.00 1 month ago Vernon Hills, IL $100,000.00-$130,000.00 3 weeks ago Lake Forest, IL $97,300.00-$194,700.00 6 days ago Pleasant Prairie, WI $65,000.00-$75,000.00 12 hours ago Schaumburg, IL $94,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Product Manager (Engineering) Intern (Summer 2026) Libertyville, IL $80,000.00-$90,000.00 8 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brake Parts Inc LLC