Product Line Manager

Title: Product Line Manager - Power ConnectorsLocation: Santa Clara, CACompensation: $160K-$180KPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Product Line Manager to lead and grow a portfolio of interconnect products including connectors, cable assemblies and wire harnesses. The role is responsible for defining product strategy and roadmap, driving lifecycle management, and working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, sales and suppliers to deliver profitable, high-quality products that meet customer needs in both power and I/O applications.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute the product line strategy and roadmap for connectors, cable assemblies and related interconnect products across power, input and I/O applications.Manage full product lifecycle from concept and requirements through design transfer, launch, sustainment and end-of-life decisions.Own product P&L, pricing strategy, cost reduction initiatives and profitability targets; monitor and report performance metrics.Collaborate with engineering on product specifications, DFx reviews, validation plans and design-for-manufacturing to ensure robust, manufacturable designs for cable assemblies and wire harnesses.Work closely with supply chain and suppliers to qualify components, negotiate contracts, ensure capacity and maintain quality standards for connectors, interconnects and cable assemblies.Partner with sales, applications engineering and marketing to develop value propositions, technical collateral, training and competitive positioning.Support customer engagements including requirements definition, technical clarifications, product demonstrations and customization requests.Drive cross-functional New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, establishing timelines, deliverables and go-to-market readiness.Monitor market trends, competitive offerings and customer feedback to identify new opportunities and product improvements.Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements and quality systems throughout the product lifecycle.QualificationsBachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business or related field; advanced degree preferred.7+ years of product management or product line leadership experience in electro-mechanical interconnects, cable assemblies or wire harness products.Proven experience with connectors, interconnects, cable assemblies and wire harness design, manufacturing and supplier management.Technical familiarity with Power I/O applications and how they influence interconnect requirements.Strong understanding of connector types, cable assembly processes, wire harness routing and assembly, and associated testing/validation.Track record of managing P&L, pricing, cost reduction and delivering profitable product launches.Excellent cross-functional leadership, communication and project management skills; comfortable with NPI and sustained operations.Experience with ERP, PLM tools, BOM management and standard product lifecycle processes.Ability to read technical drawings, specifications and perform basic electrical and mechanical trade-off analyses.Willingness to travel to suppliers and customers as required.Preferred: experience with industry standards (IPC, UL, ISO) and quality tools (FMEA, APQP, PPAP).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental 401k