Product Development Manager

Main Responsibilities:

Product Development:

• Clarifies and aligns product specifications and requirements with the customer/supplier and the technical product development team.
• Identifies and resolves technical issues and risks to achieve project goals by considering the whole process chain (test  and downstream equipment, machine accessories, format parts).
• Specifies product design, mould and sampling requirements (in PDS).
• Plans, participates and reviews samplings and mould qualifications under technical and economical aspects.

Project Management:

• Leads and takes ownership on product development projects, coordinates and performs activities from project initiation until project close-out.
• Develops adequate project plans for managing the project objectives, scope, schedule, resources, budgets.
• Secures production approval and project closing.
• Communicates effectively within the project organisation.

Educational /Experience:

• Completed technical education or equivalent experience in related fields
• Product Development Experience (category 1 + 2) for 3+ years within Alpla Product Development or in comparable industries

Qualifications /Skills:

• Curiosity for technical innovations
• Distinct technical understanding
• Project Management Skills
• Leadership Abilities                   
• Interpersonal competence and social adaptability
• Distinctive communication skills    
• Structured and solution oriented approach    
• Distinctive problem solving competence
• Well-groomed appearance and poise             
• Written and Spoken English   
• Willingness to travel globally                                       
• Intercultural competence