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Product Development Manager – Training & Technical Enablement (Aerospace & Defense)

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.

Responsibilites

  • 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Master’s 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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