Description
Gore
is a technology-driven global company built on entrepreneurial
innovation, integrity, and teamwork. Through our product leadership,
we've been changing lives and changing industries, including medical
devices, fabrics, electronics, and manufacturing, for more than 50
years. What can you change by joining Gore? Visit gore.com/change-life to find out.
Job Description
Wire
and cable were Gore’s first products, and Gore remains a leader in the
field of signal transmission. Today, Gore's cable and material solutions
for electronics provide reliability in the most demanding environments.
These products have been used for more than 50 years in a variety of
industries, including aerospace, industrial electronics, mobile
communications, and semiconductor manufacturing. We are looking for an
experienced New Product Development Specialist to join our Aerospace
team in Avondale, PA.
If
you are searching for a company where you can make a difference, we're
looking for you. In this role, you will help shape the future of the
Electronic Products Division by generating, analyzing, and developing
new product opportunities. You will identify and assess customer
interest and needs, leverage information from industry contacts, conduct
market research, and apply your knowledge of Gore capabilities to new
products and markets.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be passionate about leading new-product development efforts for products that are the highest quality and value in their class
- Be energized by working for a world-class manufacturer and collaborating on cross-functional teams
- Recognize the importance of building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships
Responsibilities include:
- Working
closely with new-product development teams and new-business development
associates to identify new opportunities, develop concepts and
solutions, and drive product concepts that are tailored and adjusted to
meet market needs
- Networking
within the aerospace industry to understand the significant problems,
true unmet needs, and maps for technology strategies
- Focusing efforts to understand fitness for use, business opportunity, and technical feasibility
- Understanding Gore's key capabilities and areas of differentiation
- Driving and developing new-product concepts via Distinctive Capability discussions, rather than selling existing products
- Leading
new-product development projects and/or teams and interacting with
external customers and contacts to evaluate and develop new business
ideas in all three aerospace sub-segments (Military, Civil, and Space)
- Assessing business opportunities, commercial options, and investments required for implementation of preferred options
- Preparing
and presenting strong business cases and plans to leadership for
potential opportunities requiring significant resources or investments
- Coordinating all aspects of market evaluation/assessment
- Developing business strategies for new products and technologies
- Leading business model exploration
- Teaming to develop prototypes and test samples of product concepts
- Educating target-market audiences about Gore capabilities
- Working directly with potential customers and partners to develop new products, while protecting Gore's intellectual property
- Influencing and creating cross-functional support for new product ideas
Qualifications
Required Job Qualifications
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Technical or business degree
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At least 3 years of business experience in the aerospace industry
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Previous experience in a product manager, product development, or new business development role with an emphasis on early stage concept development
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Prior experience supporting products with electrical systems & signal transmissions
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Experience with market research, opportunity-assessment tools, project reviews, and stage-gate development processes
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Knowledge of IP protection practices and experience with nondisclosure agreements (NDAs)
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Proven/demonstrated leadership skills
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Excellent teamwork, influencing, and interpersonal skills
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Creative, proven self-starter
- Ability to:
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- Adapt and change direction/approach when necessary
- Effectively collaborate internally and externally
- Navigate early-stage development when working with limited data
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Willingness to travel up to 40%
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This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be “U.S. Persons” as that term is defined in 8 USC §1324b(a)(3)
Desirable Job Qualifications
- Master of business administration (MBA) degree
- At least 5 years' experience in early-stage new-business development
- Global experience
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is
contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.
EEO/AA Employer
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Job Number: 132065
Job Type: Experienced Professional
Job Function: Product Management
Primary Location: North America, United States, Pennsylvania, Avondale
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Shift: Day (1st shift)
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