Product Development Manager – Training & Technical Enablement (Aerospace & Defense)
Role Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
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.