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Location: Carol Stream, IL, US, 60188
Job Category: Marketing
Shift: Shift 1
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Approximate Travel: 10%
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<h3>Summary:</h3>
This role is responsible for overseeing the overall product strategy, vision, and roadmap for our BISCO silicone product lines within the Elastomeric Materials Solutions business unit to ensure customer needs and business objectives are met. This role will also manage product development projects, pricing, and promotion to achieve overall financial and market objectives by monitoring and proactively gathering customer and market needs to guide product development activities, provide appropriate value selling tools/training, and global forecasting for the responsible product line. 
<h3>Essential Functions:</h3>
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<li>Product Line Management & Development: Management of the division product line life cycle including all elements of revenue and profit growth, business planning, execution and reporting. Execute market and product strategic and annual planning, portfolio positioning, product line expansion, global pricing, technology road mapping, while working with customers, segment leaders and regional directors to address global market needs. Product line ownership by collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure product line goals and objectives are met with maintaining positive working relationships across the organization. Provide product line sales and operations planning support including capacity planning, business cases for expansion and optimization of existing capital resources.</li>
<li>Pricing: Responsible for implementing pricing strategy including managing price lists, final decisions on custom product pricing. Leads the value pricing analysis and recommends pricing strategies for new products, and interfaces with sales to roll out price changes and new product pricing.</li>
<li>New Product Development: Collaborates with R&D to accurately translate customer needs to product features to ensure a timely launch. Provide voice of customer feedback throughout the development cycle. Liaison between engineering and design teams to ensure successful product delivery that meets quality standards and timeline.</li>
<li>Competitive Intelligence: Responsible for monitoring competitor activity. Routinely conduct research on primary competitors to understand their product offering and marketing strategy. Identifies and assess new potential competitors in current markets for products.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
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<h3>Qualifications:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or related field. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree. MBA with concentration in Marketing preferred.</li>
<li>10+ years of industrial product line management experience or combination of product line management and technical sales experience.</li>
<li>Experience conducting market research and analysis.</li>
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Who We Are and What We Are All About:
Rogers Corporation makes tomorrow's innovations possible. Help build a cleaner, safer and more connected world with a career at Rogers, where we make tomorrow’s innovations possible. We rely on a talented workforce to develop our cutting edge, market-leading material technologies. Our global team develops innovative specialty materials and components that enable technology in a wide array of high-growth markets. Our customers expect high performance and reliability, so we are always looking for people who can improve processes, get results and represent a best-in-class organization. People are at the heart of all our operations, and we encourage our employees to act with integrity, creativity and excellence to help drive results worldwide.
Why Work for Rogers:
It is our commitment to get “Results, but Results the Right Way.” Rogers offers an exceptional work environment and a value-driven culture modeled by leadership. Employees have access to developmental opportunities as well as top-notch benefits and incentive programs. Come join a winning team!
Rogers Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.
About Rogers Corporation:
At Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG), we're changing how the world uses technology. We are a global leader in materials technology and manufacturing, producing engineered materials to power, protect and connect our world. With nearly 200 years of materials science and engineering experience, Rogers delivers high-performance solutions that enable global Advanced Electronics Solutions and Elastomeric Material Solutions, as well as other technologies where reliability is critical. Rogers enables the world’s leading innovators to achieve greater performance, speed to market and reliability through our renowned technical solutions support, problem-solving and application engineering capabilities. Rogers delivers market-leading solutions for energy-efficient motor drives, vehicle electrification and alternative energy, sealing, vibration management, and impact protection in mobile devices, transportation interiors, industrial equipment and performance apparel, wireless infrastructure and automotive safety and radar systems. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona (USA), Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Germany, Belgium, Hungary and South Korea, with joint ventures and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.rogerscorp.com. 
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 48,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17,000 granted and pending patents.Our team members are essential in developing innovative methods of continuous improvement, exceptional customer service, and a safe work environment. We believe having a diverse and inclusive team enables us to better serve our customers and contributes to the continued overall success of our organization.This position is within ITW’s Zip-Pak division. Zip-Pak is the global leader in resealable solutions for the flexible packaging industry. Our expertise in zipper, application technology, and packaging systems makes Zip-Pak the primary choice of brand owners, OEM’s, and converters for innovative resealable solutions. Zip-Pak’s lean, modern, and continuous manufacturing environments produce zippers using high-volume plastic extrusion. Manufacturing sites are in the United States, Europe, and South America.As part of ITW Zip-Pak’s growth strategy and in alignment with ITW’s Enterprise Strategy Next Phase: Organic Growth through Innovation, we are hiring for a Product Manager role that will be reporting to the Global Innovation Manager. The Product Manager will help profitably grow key products and defend key customers by developing, implementing, and driving marketing/product strategies and tactical action plans. This individual will act as the voice of customer using end-user market research insights, macro market trends, especially those related to sustainability and competitive intelligence, to effectively manage the product portfolio and drive strategic new product development for Zip-Pak’s existing product portfolio and innovation areas. In their projects, initiatives and daily tasks, the Product Specialist will have regular interaction and collaboration with cross-functional team members from Engineering, Marketing, Sales and Operations.<h3>Primary Responsibilities:</h3><ol><li>New Product Innovation – Support the development of the division’s product roadmap and growth strategy to capitalize on key market opportunities by driving the Customer Back Innovation (CBI) process through the cross-functional team. This includes, but is not limited to:</li></ol><ol><li>Discovering market pain points by gathering voice of customers through primary and secondary market research, leveraging the information into developing serial innovation solutions and product specifications.</li><li>Creating business cases for new product innovation and serial enhancements, driving above market product differentiation.</li><li>Developing new product go-to-market strategies including forecasting volumes, designing market tests, planning internal training, and communication plans.</li><li>Support the deployment of Innovation projects commercially and operationally.</li></ol><ol><li>Product Portfolio Management – Support Product Portfolio strategy including management of existing product mix and providing product recommendations. Identify and participate in simplification and margin improvement efforts, working with operations and engineering. Hold responsibility for product line maintenance and product lifecycle monitoring, including SKU rationalization (PLS), pricing and promotion strategies, and segment analysis to optimize the product mix and financials.</li></ol><ol><li>Product Value Proposition and Commercial Support - Define product value proposition throughout the organization and clearly articulate the value proposition of our products to support sales/commercial initiatives. Become a portfolio expert and strategically deploy both new and existing solutions to best position Zip Pak competitively for pipeline opportunities and support growth initiatives.</li></ol><ol><li>Market Landscape and Competitive Intelligence – Develop a full understanding of the market dynamics including regulatory, customer, competitive, and end-user trends. Navigate sustainability-related initiatives and identify and support areas for Zip Pak to engage in strategic partnerships, including with OEM and Film value chain partners. Conduct hands-on testing (package fitness-for-use, product performance, competitive analysis) as needed to inform strategy, and report out to internal stakeholders.</li></ol><h3>Position Skills and Experience Requirements:</h3><ol><li>Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Business, Science, Marketing, or related.</li><li>1-3 years of relevant new product development, project management, or product marketing experience.</li><li>Clear-thinker, good listener, strong collaborator, and problem-solver.</li><li>Natural tendency to be curious, positive, creative, and growth-oriented.</li><li>Aptitude for Business Strategy and Marketing.</li><li>Willing and able to be hands-on for technical product and package evaluation.</li><li>Strong team/project management, communications, and presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to work in and/or lead cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.</li><li>Ability to travel approximately 20% is required.</li></ol><h3>Preferred Qualifications:</h3><ol><li>Packaging industry knowledge and experience, with interest in sustainability and sustainable product development.</li></ol><h3>Working Conditions:</h3>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email <a href="#">Amy.Hamiel@zippak.com</a> to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.
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Company Description
ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 48,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17,000 granted and pending patents.
Our team members are essential in developing innovative methods of continuous improvement, exceptional customer service, and a safe work environment. We believe having a diverse and inclusive team enables us to better serve our customers and contributes to the continued overall success of our organization.
This position is within ITW’s Zip-Pak division. Zip-Pak is the global leader in resealable solutions for the flexible packaging industry. Our expertise in zipper, application technology, and packaging systems makes Zip-Pak the primary choice of brand owners, OEM’s, and converters for innovative resealable solutions. Zip-Pak’s lean, modern, and continuous manufacturing environments produce zippers using high-volume plastic extrusion. Manufacturing sites are in the United States, Europe, and South America.
Job Description
As part of ITW Zip-Pak’s growth strategy and in alignment with ITW’s Enterprise Strategy Next Phase: Organic Growth through Innovation, we are hiring for a Product Manager role that will be reporting to the Global Innovation Manager. The Product Manager will help profitably grow key products and defend key customers by developing, implementing, and driving marketing/product strategies and tactical action plans. This individual will act as the voice of customer using end-user market research insights, macro market trends, especially those related to sustainability and competitive intelligence, to effectively manage the product portfolio and drive strategic new product development for Zip-Pak’s existing product portfolio and innovation areas. In their projects, initiatives and daily tasks, the Product Specialist will have regular interaction and collaboration with cross-functional team members from Engineering, Marketing, Sales and Operations.
Primary Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>New Product Innovation – Support the development of the division’s product roadmap and growth strategy to capitalize on key market opportunities by driving the Customer Back Innovation (CBI) process through the cross-functional team. This includes, but is not limited to:</li>
<ul>
<li>Discovering market pain points by gathering voice of customers through primary and secondary market research, leveraging the information into developing serial innovation solutions and product specifications.</li>
<li>Creating business cases for new product innovation and serial enhancements, driving above market product differentiation.</li>
<li>Developing new product go-to-market strategies including forecasting volumes, designing market tests, planning internal training, and communication plans.</li>
<li>Support the deployment of Innovation projects commercially and operationally.</li>
</ul>
<li>Product Portfolio Management – Support Product Portfolio strategy including management of existing product mix and providing product recommendations. Identify and participate in simplification and margin improvement efforts, working with operations and engineering. Hold responsibility for product line maintenance and product lifecycle monitoring, including SKU rationalization (PLS), pricing and promotion strategies, and segment analysis to optimize the product mix and financials.</li>
<li>Product Value Proposition and Commercial Support - Define product value proposition throughout the organization and clearly articulate the value proposition of our products to support sales/commercial initiatives. Become a portfolio expert and strategically deploy both new and existing solutions to best position Zip Pak competitively for pipeline opportunities and support growth initiatives.</li>
<li>Market Landscape and Competitive Intelligence – Develop a full understanding of the market dynamics including regulatory, customer, competitive, and end-user trends. Navigate sustainability-related initiatives and identify and support areas for Zip Pak to engage in strategic partnerships, including with OEM and Film value chain partners. Conduct hands-on testing (package fitness-for-use, product performance, competitive analysis) as needed to inform strategy, and report out to internal stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
Position Skills and Experience Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Business, Science, Marketing, or related.</li>
<li>1-3 years of relevant new product development, project management, or product marketing experience.</li>
<li>Clear-thinker, good listener, strong collaborator, and problem-solver.</li>
<li>Natural tendency to be curious, positive, creative, and growth-oriented.</li>
<li>Aptitude for Business Strategy and Marketing.</li>
<li>Willing and able to be hands-on for technical product and package evaluation.</li>
<li>Strong team/project management, communications, and presentation skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work in and/or lead cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.</li>
<li>Ability to travel approximately 20% is required.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Packaging industry knowledge and experience, with interest in sustainability and sustainable product development.</li>
</ul>
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email Amy.Hamiel@zippak.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.
Additional Information
Most time will be spent in an office or manufacturing environment. Position will require travel.
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Company DescriptionITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 48,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17,000 granted and pending patents. Our team members are essential in developing innovative methods of continuous improvement, exceptional customer service, and a safe work environment. We believe having a diverse and inclusive team enables us to better serve our customers and contributes to the continued overall success of our organization.This position is within ITW’s Zip-Pak division. Zip-Pak is the global leader in resealable solutions for the flexible packaging industry. Our expertise in zipper application technology and packaging systems makes Zip-Pak the primary choice of brand owners, OEMs, and converters for innovative resealable solutions. Zip-Pak’s lean, modern, and continuous manufacturing environments produce zippers using high-volume plastic extrusion. Manufacturing sites are in the United States, Europe, and South America.<h3>Job Description</h3>As part of ITW Zip-Pak’s growth strategy and in alignment with ITW’s Enterprise Strategy Next Phase: Organic Growth through Innovation, we are hiring for a Product Manager role that will be reporting to the Global Innovation Manager. The Product Manager will help profitably grow key products and defend key customers by developing, implementing, and driving marketing/product strategies and tactical action plans. This individual will act as the voice of customer using end-user market research insights, macro market trends, especially those related to sustainability and competitive intelligence, to effectively manage the product portfolio and drive strategic new product development for Zip-Pak’s existing product portfolio and innovation areas. In their projects, initiatives and daily tasks, the Product Specialist will have regular interaction and collaboration with cross-functional team members from Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations.Primary Responsibilities:<ol><li>New Product Innovation: Support the development of the division’s product roadmap and growth strategy to capitalize on key market opportunities by driving the Customer Back Innovation (CBI) process through the cross-functional team. This includes:</li><ol><li>Discovering market pain points by gathering voice of customers through primary and secondary market research, leveraging the information into developing serial innovation solutions and product specifications.</li><li>Creating business cases for new product innovation and serial enhancements, driving above market product differentiation.</li><li>Developing new product go-to-market strategies including forecasting volumes, designing market tests, planning internal training, and communication plans.</li><li>Support the deployment of Innovation projects commercially and operationally.</li></ol><li>Product Portfolio Management: Support Product Portfolio strategy including management of existing product mix and providing product recommendations. Identify and participate in simplification and margin improvement efforts, working with operations and engineering. Hold responsibility for product line maintenance and product lifecycle monitoring, including SKU rationalization (PLS), pricing and promotion strategies, and segment analysis to optimize the product mix and financials.</li><li>Product Value Proposition and Commercial Support: Define product value proposition throughout the organization and clearly articulate the value proposition of our products to support sales/commercial initiatives. Become a portfolio expert and strategically deploy both new and existing solutions to best position Zip Pak competitively for pipeline opportunities and support growth initiatives.</li><li>Market Landscape and Competitive Intelligence: Develop a full understanding of the market dynamics including regulatory, customer, competitive, and end-user trends. Navigate sustainability-related initiatives and identify and support areas for Zip Pak to engage in strategic partnerships, including with OEM and Film value chain partners. Conduct hands-on testing (package fitness-for-use, product performance, competitive analysis) as needed to inform strategy, and report out to internal stakeholders.</li></ol><h3>Qualifications</h3>Position Skills and Experience Requirements:<ol><li>Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Business, Science, Marketing, or related.</li><li>1-3 years of relevant new product development, project management, or product marketing experience.</li><li>Clear-thinker, good listener, strong collaborator, and problem-solver.</li><li>Natural tendency to be curious, positive, creative, and growth-oriented.</li><li>Aptitude for Business Strategy and Marketing.</li><li>Willing and able to be hands-on for technical product and package evaluation.</li><li>Strong team/project management, communications, and presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to work in and/or lead cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.</li><li>Ability to travel approximately 20% is required.</li></ol>Preferred Qualifications:<ol><li>Packaging industry knowledge and experience, with interest in sustainability and sustainable product development</li></ol><h3>Working Conditions:</h3>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email <a href="#">Amy.Hamiel@zippak.com</a> to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.
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Manage Market Share data. Follow Corporate process for maintaining market share by sweeper technology segment. Continue to refine plans to address market share opportunities. Thorough understanding of the sweeper market (dealer and end customer). Dev Product Manager, Manager, Product Development, Product Management, Mechanical, Solutions, Manufacturing

As part of ITW Zip-Paks growth strategy and in alignment with ITWs Enterprise Strategy Next Phase: Organic Growth through Innovation, we are hiring for a Product Manager role that will be reporting to the Global Innovation Manager. The Product Mana Product Manager, Manager, Product Development, Project Management, Operations, Support, Manufacturing, Technology

SureWerx is a leading manufacturer of innovative safety, tool and equipment products and solutions. Since 1957, we've been trusted to keep all who use our products safe in even the most challenging environments. Today, our growing family of world-leading brands serves customers and partners across the U.S., Canada and Europe. At SureWerx, you'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself in a supportive, growth-oriented culture of industry leaders. You'll help chart our future as we continue to expand into new products, services and markets. And we'll invest in your career development, enabling you to grow and succeed. We are currently seeking a strategic and innovative Senior Product Manager to join our team, driving the growth and development of our safety product lines with a particular focus on arc flash PPE and flame-resistant fabrics. This role will be based in our Elgin, Illinois US Head Office or Dartmouth, Massachusetts but will have a global reach, taking ownership of product development, supplier management, market expansion, and competitive positioning across all markets in which SureWerx operates. The candidate must be open to working at the office a minimum of two days per week and additional days as required. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li> Lead global product management for assigned categories, particularly arc flash PPE and flame-resistant fabrics, including product development, market research, supplier negotiations, and strategy formulation to expand our presence in international markets. </li><li> Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to global launch, ensuring compliance with regional safety standards and regulations, and meeting certification requirements across multiple countries. </li><li> Develop and implement global strategies to grow profitability and market share through innovative product development, strategic pricing, market segmentation, and targeted merchandising. </li><li> Collaborate closely with marketing teams to establish cohesive product branding, promotional strategies, and positioning tailored to diverse markets and customer needs worldwide. </li><li> Create and deliver comprehensive global training programs for internal teams, distributors, and end-users, ensuring a deep understanding of product benefits, safety features, and compliance standards. </li><li> Mentor and develop direct reports, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. </li><li> Analyze global market trends and competitive landscapes, defining target segments and developing core product messaging that emphasizes superior protection and performance. </li><li> Partner with the graphics and marketing departments to develop packaging, product specifications, and technical content that resonate with international audiences. </li><li> Drive global marketing initiatives, including seasonal promotions, new product launches, advertising, and participation in international trade shows to increase brand visibility and market penetration. </li><li> Serve as a global product expert, supporting customers, sales teams, and distributors with product training, troubleshooting, and certification processes across different regions. </li><li> Provide strategic support for international business development and expansion efforts, identifying new market opportunities and optimizing product portfolios for each region. </li></ul> Education and Competencies: <ul><li> Minimum of 10 years of experience in global product development within safety equipment, with a specific focus on arc flash PPE or flame-resistant fabrics. </li><li> Proven experience in global product marketing, promotions, and market entry strategies. </li><li> Strong knowledge of relevant safety standards, including NFPA, CSA, ASTM, and ANSI/ISEA, particularly as they pertain to PPE and flame-resistant fabrics. </li><li> Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple complex product initiatives across regions. </li><li> Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a talent for conveying complex technical information to diverse, international audiences. </li><li> Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, global partners, and key stakeholders. </li><li> Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in research, data analysis, and strategic planning. </li><li> Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. </li><li> Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong drive for innovation and continuous improvement. </li><li> Culturally aware and adaptable, with a global mindset and a passion for driving safety solutions across international markets. </li></ul> This senior-level role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to leverage their expertise in arc flash PPE, flame-resistant fabrics, and global safety standards to make a significant impact by leading the growth of SureWerx's safety products worldwide. If you are ready to take on a global challenge and contribute to our mission of protecting workers everywhere, we encourage you to apply and join our team at SureWerx. SureWerx is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SureWerx are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, Strategic, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SureWerx will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions..... We are seeking a Product Manager (Engineering) Intern based in Elgin, IL (Northwest of Chicago) to blend their interests in the technical and the strategic business aspects of engineering. Join the Component Solutions team (with a focus on our legacy electrical connector products) to evaluate the competition in the market with the aim of generating sales and developing new business opportunities with customers. HARTING's Intern Development Program (Summer 2024) consists of full-time, paid, and on-site internships. Our internships are an opportunity to work on hands-on projects with your team, to work cross-functionally with other departments, and gain exposure to the technical aspects of our company. Please note: we do not provide housing in Illinois. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to the following: <ul> <li>Actively participate in gaining understanding of our product line of industrial-grade electrical connectors (their specifications, recommended applications, current and potential customer base). </li> <li>Conduct research and SWOT analyses to gain knowledge about the competition.</li> <li>Gain familiarity and support new product development projects (launch timeline, strategic product promotions).</li> <li>Collaborate cross-functionally with areas such as sales, engineering team, and marketing to identify product marketing to respond to customer needs and market opportunities.</li> <li>Collect information about new products and create deliverables (sales literature, product trainings, inventory lists, marketing needs, etc.). </li> <li>Ensure training and product presentations are up-to-date and available. </li> <li>Collaborate with team to develop overall product strategy. Consider estimates for potential profits, inventory levels to meet market demands, product-positioning strategies, pricing strategies, and identification of new markets and opportunities to stimulate sales. </li></ul> Skills and experience to thrive in this role: <ul> <li>Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering</li> <li>A background/interest in Engineering and business strategy</li> <li>Experience with 2D / 3D CAD Software a plus</li> <li>Advanced knowledge of Excel preferred (formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables)</li></ul> HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments. As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard - to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun - like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more! Visit us on LinkedIn! Tags: "engineering intern", "engineering internship"

Location:  Carol Stream, IL, US, 60188

Job Category:  Marketing

Shift:  Shift 1

Full Time / Part Time:  Full-Time

Job Level:  Individual Contributor

Approximate Travel:  10%

Summary:
This role is responsible for overseeing the overall product strategy, vision, and roadmap for our BISCO silicone product lines within the Elastomeric Materials Solutions business unit to ensure customer needs and business objectives are met. This role will also manage product development projects, pricing, and promotion to achieve overall financial and market objectives by monitoring and proactively gathering customer and market needs to guide product development activities, provide appropriate value selling tools/training, and global forecasting for the responsible product line.

Essential Functions:

Product Line Management & Development:  Management of the division product line life cycle including all elements of revenue and profit growth, business planning, execution and reporting. Execute market and product strategic and annual planning, portfolio positioning, product line expansion, global pricing, technology road mapping, while working with customers, segment leaders and regional directors to address global market needs. Product line ownership by collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure product line goals and objectives are met with maintaining positive working relationships across the organization. Provide product line sales and operations planning support including capacity planning, business cases for expansion and optimization of existing capital resources.

Pricing:  Responsible for implementing pricing strategy including managing price lists, final decisions on custom product pricing. Leads the value pricing analysis and recommends pricing strategies for new products, and interfaces with sales to roll out price changes and new product pricing.

New Product Development:  Collaborates with R&D to accurately translate customer needs to product features to ensure a timely launch. Provide voice of customer feedback throughout the development cycle. Liaison between engineering and design teams to ensure successful product delivery that meets quality standards and timeline.

Competitive Intelligence:  Responsible for monitoring competitor activity. Routinely conduct research on primary competitors to understand their product offering and marketing strategy. Identifies and assess new potential competitors in current markets for products.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or related field. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree. MBA with concentration in Marketing preferred.

10+ years of industrial product line management experience or combination of product line management and technical sales experience.

Experience conducting market research and analysis.

Who We Are and What We Are All About:

Rogers Corporation makes tomorrow's innovations possible. Help build a cleaner, safer and more connected world with a career at Rogers, where we make tomorrow’s innovations possible. We rely on a talented workforce to develop our cutting edge, market-leading material technologies. Our global team develops innovative specialty materials and components that enable technology in a wide array of high-growth markets. Our customers expect high performance and reliability, so we are always looking for people who can improve processes, get results and represent a best-in-class organization. People are at the heart of all our operations, and we encourage our employees to act with integrity, creativity and excellence to help drive results worldwide.

Why Work for Rogers:

It is our commitment to get “Results, but Results the Right Way.” Rogers offers an exceptional work environment and a value-driven culture modeled by leadership. Employees have access to developmental opportunities as well as top-notch benefits and incentive programs. Come join a winning team!

Rogers Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

About Rogers Corporation:

At Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG), we're changing how the world uses technology. We are a global leader in materials technology and manufacturing, producing engineered materials to power, protect and connect our world. With nearly 200 years of materials science and engineering experience, Rogers delivers high-performance solutions that enable global Advanced Electronics Solutions and Elastomeric Material Solutions, as well as other technologies where reliability is critical. Rogers enables the world’s leading innovators to achieve greater performance, speed to market and reliability through our renowned technical solutions support, problem-solving and application engineering capabilities. Rogers delivers market-leading solutions for energy-efficient motor drives, vehicle electrification and alternative energy, sealing, vibration management, and impact protection in mobile devices, transportation interiors, industrial equipment and performance apparel, wireless infrastructure and automotive safety and radar systems. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona (USA), Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Germany, Belgium, Hungary and South Korea, with joint ventures and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.rogerscorp.com.

Nearest Major Market:  Chicago

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