Product Development Manager Training & Technical

Role Overview

The Product Development Manager will lead industry-oriented training and enablement programs aimed at developing the next generation of engineers in product design and development . This role blends hands-on mentorship technical leadership and applied learning guiding early-career engineers through the complete product development lifecycle from concept to prototype.

The manager will design and deliver project-based training modules integrating simulation-driven design optimization PLM systems and Six Sigma methodologies ensuring participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical industry-ready skills. The role will also drive the development of pilot or prototype projects that simulate real-world product development challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor early-career engineers through end-to-end product development projects emphasizing applied learning and innovation.
• Design and deliver structured training programs covering the full product lifecycle including concept design simulation optimization prototyping and validation.
• Facilitate hands-on workshops and masterclasses on PLM Design of Experiments (DOE) sensitivity analysis PIDO and simulation data management.
• Coach engineering teams on integrating simulation workflows within PLM environments for better collaboration traceability and performance improvement.
• Drive technical enablement initiatives by developing learning paths and project templates aligned with industry standards and organizational goals.
• Supervise prototype projects ensuring participants apply engineering principles digital tools and data-driven methodologies effectively.
• Collaborate with academic partners industry mentors and internal stakeholders to continuously evolve the training curriculum in line with emerging technologies and market trends .
• Measure and report on training outcomes participant progress and competency development to ensure continuous improvement and ROI.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Aerospace Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering .
• 10 years of experience in product development lifecycle management optimization or simulation-led engineering ideally within the Aerospace & Defense sector.
• Proven experience in mentoring or training engineering teams with a focus on applied project-based learning.
• Strong understanding of PLM systems (Teamcenter Windchill) and simulation-driven workflows .
• Excellent communication leadership and facilitation skills with a passion for developing technical talent and fostering innovation.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in designing or managing graduate enablement programs or technical training academies .
• Exposure to industry-academia collaboration projects or innovation challenges.
• Ability to translate complex engineering principles into accessible experiential learning formats.

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1