Hiring: Associate Product Manager Company: US Conec Location: Hickory, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 12:23:41 Employment Type: Contract / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Product Strategy About the job Experience: •3 years of product management, product development, technical marketing, engineering, or related commercial experience. Required Skills: •Serve as Subject Matter Expert for assigned products, associated markets, and applications, with a particular focus on the mechanical design, manufacturing processes, tolerances, materials, and performance characteristics of our products. •Analyze sales performance, market trends, customer activity, and competitive insights to identify growth opportunities and support product strategy. •Develop and present reports and recommendations related to product performance, demand forecasts, production capacity, pricing, and market opportunities. •Manage new product development from concept through production, applying mechanical engineering principles to product design, manufacturability, materials selection, dimensional tolerancing, process capability, and performance evaluation. •Gather customer and market requirements to identify new product opportunities and product portfolio enhancements. •Develop product launch and release plans to ensure successful market introduction and operational readiness. •Support supplier and contract manufacturer qualification activities, including component evaluation, quality standards, and production readiness. •Monitor product forecasts and manufacturing requirements to help ensure supply continuity and scalable production capacity. Compensation: •Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!