A unique, challenging and rewarding role, for an automotive technical professional, has arisen at our Exeter client’s business.
The company specialises in car audio adapters and cables, speaker upgrades, stereo upgrades, plug and play fitting kit solutions and steering control interfaces. They develop their own software for products which are sold all over the world, to trade customers and the public.
They now seek a TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER.
This is a full-time role will see you take responsibility for managing all aspects of several of the company’s key product groups. (Camera’s, Camera interfaces, Head-unit fitting parts, Speaker Fitting parts and related cabling and accessories). This is a hands-on varied role which requires a high level of technical ability as well as commercial awareness and administrative skills.
You will become an expert in your field providing product support and development to both customers and the sales team.
Main responsibilities:
- Manage all products in the range and ensure relevant updates are provided and communicated.
- Establish relationships with old and new suppliers and keep up to date with their product specifications, and prices.
- Liaise with suppliers on technical specifications and requirements.
- Quality checking and control.
- Research and development of new products.
- Product Technical diagrams and instructions.
- Technical support to dealers and sales team.
- Work closely with web site manager on content.
- Product training and presentations.
- Database and application listings (what fits what).
- Competitor product analysis.
- Key stakeholder.
Suitable candidates will possess a high standard of automotive electronic engineering experience. Knowledge will extend to Bus systems (CAN). You will be confident dealing with suppliers and have the ability to utilise a range of IT to produce diagrams and fitting instructions.
A competitive salary package is offered (tailored to recognise your specific skills and experience. You’ll be joining a privately owned, successful business run by a passionate owner and a dedicated team.