About the role
Manages a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production and release. Responsible for coordinating employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Directs interfaces with central resource in design, process, manufacturing, test, quality, and marketing as the product(s) move to completion and distribution. Manages production support engineering with respect to testing methods, procedures, and problems; device specification and yield problems; redesign of devices; analysis of customer returns; and optimization of device production relative to cost constraints. Serves as adviser to sales force and customers on all matters concerned with designated products. Recommends product program development and/or enhancements as a result of customer and/or sales force feedback.