Porex is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. We are a global leader in developing custom-engineered porous polymer solutions that turn into high-value functional components in our customers’ end products. We are trusted across a wide variety of device applications in the life sciences, consumer, and electronics markets to give products a competitive edge. As a business of Filtration Group, a $2B+, we are a global market-leading provider of filtration consumables that drives innovation and delivers solutions. For more information, visit www.porex.com .

We are seeking an experienced and driven specialist in Product Development to support the advancement of our strategic growth plans and accelerate their execution. As the Product Development Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our products, strengthen partnerships with customers and build technical capabilities within the organization. You are a central player on the global technical team, building innovation and development insights that drive technical excellence in our region. Together with your team of experienced product development engineers, you will foster an innovation mindset to enable the success of our products in the markets. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced and global organization at the forefront of providing high-quality solutions.

• Product Development
  • Develop and successfully commercialize new porous polymer based products for various functional applications both within and outside of existing production platforms.
  • Improve the properties of existing materials to enhance performance, reduce costs, meet regulatory requirements or sustainability aspects of our products.
  • In conjunction with the team, design and engineering work for new products including prototype creation, testing and validation until official market entry and coordinate across the product development life cycle from concept to launch in collaboration with cross functional teams.

• Technical Leadership
  • Lead the engineering design and development process for the site while overseeing relevant technical aspects of product development, in collaboration with the sales team and operations teams.
  • Provide technical direction and problem solving best practices while guiding and supporting the product development engineering team.
  • Foster a positive team environment to enable motivation and collaboration in a rapidly changing business.

• Collaboration and Project Management
  • Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into solutions that meet performance requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with sales, marketing and operations teams to ensure successful launch of new products in the market.
  • Manage and oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time within scope and budget.
  • Coordinate projects and development activities with teams across the entire organization such as R&D, manufacturing and supply chain to ensure that all aspects of product development are aligned with project goals and timelines.

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering (e.g., mechanical, chemical, material science, or a closely allied field) is required.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, design engineering and project management.
• Strong experience in polymeric materials related products and test methods, preferably in technologies encompassing filtration, separation or purification.
• A bias towards tackling engineering tasks in a hands-on manner with an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven track record in inspiring an engineering/technical team and measuring and managing to key performance metrics.
• Strong experience in commercialization of products (or product sub-components) through stage-gate processes in regulated industries (for example - life sciences, automotive, aerospace).
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and an ability to build rapport to maintain effective relationships with internal team and customers.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to think strategically and analytically.
• Product development and launch experience in an ISO13485 or IATF 19649 environment would be a plus.
• Proficiency in CAD packages, statistical software/analysis, programming and Microsoft Office Suite is needed.
• Willingness to travel ~10-20% as needed for customer visits or team members locally and overseas.

Success Traits of the Product Development Manager

• You prioritize the customer. Understand their unique challenges, anticipate their needs, and provide tailored solutions. You go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction and foster loyalty and generate repeat business.
• You can tackle complex engineering challenges, identify root causes and implement effective solutions while being able to plan, prioritize and organize product development cycles and multiple projects.
• You are curious and strive for excellence. You develop action plans and work consistently to achieve and surpass your targets. You are results-driven, and it fuels your success and contributes to your organizations growth.
• You build and nurture successful relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and customers. You are approachable, empathetic, and attentive to their needs. You build strong connections and foster trust and loyalty, leading to long-term partnerships.
• You are a great communicator. You articulate your ideas clearly, actively listen to colleagues and customers, and effectively convey the value of your products or services both internally and externally.
• You operate with a strong bias for action – able to see “problems around the corner”, jump in to tackle, and find solutions to challenges.
• You can work closely with cross-functional global teams such as operations, sales, engineering and customer support. You share information, collaborate effectively, and align your efforts to provide exceptional customer experiences.
• You build followership of the team leading by influence.

More About Filtration Group

Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing and rapidly-evolving global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action.   

The Company began in 2009 and has rapidly grown organically and through a thoughtful acquisition strategy to be a global leader in the highly attractive filtration industry. Filtration Group has the broadest portfolio of solutions in the industry and has had a particular focus on building a leading platform of solutions focused on the Life Sciences and Indoor Air Quality end markets which are rapidly growing in the current market environment. Filtration Group produces mission critical products with high replacement rates.  Over 80 percent of the Company’s revenue comes from replacement / consumable products, many of which are specified into customer’s products or processes.  With revenues over $2 billion, Filtration Group is consistently recognized as the fastest growing and one of the largest filtration businesses in the world and has a global footprint of 141 facilities in 28 countries. Filtration Group has over 10,000 employees who are united in their Mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive.