Ref jobup.ch: 2339866 | Date: 8 May 2024

We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world’s aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.

Joining our team means you are helping to deliver our purpose of ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow’. A career at Parker MEGGITT offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products and contribute to our company’s goal of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges.

For our Motion, Power, Sensing Division site based in Fribourg, we are currently looking for a

Site Product Development Manager

The Position

As “ Site Product Development Manager ” you will define and deploy the product/technology/IP strategy with associated technology and product roadmaps for both the Aero and Energy markets to ensure long-term profitable growth and you will lead and develop the Parker Meggitt Fribourg Product Development team with a clear objective to serve both markets.

The main responsibilities for this role are:

Department Management

Lead the Parker Meggitt Fribourg Product Development organization and maintain alignment with business strategy
Establish proper governance incl. KPIs, leadership cadence, Daily Touch Point, Team Improvement Board
Manage staff recruitment, performance, development, talent and training processes to ensure the team competencies and capabilities are aligned with the business needs
Own the budget of the department (all projects, cost center, AFE, FTE)
Ensure a robust engineering load vs. capacity forecasting, planning, and execution process
Ensure daily actions are in line with budgets, make decisions, prioritize actions and escalate if required to stay within allocated budgets

Product/Technology/IP strategy definition and deployment

Interact with customers to ensure that existing and future needs of our customers are understood and promote our capabilities
Define and deploy the product/technology/IP strategy with associated technology and product roadmaps for both the Aero and Energy markets to ensure long-term profitable growth
Define and deploy the functional strategy in alignment with MPSD Division
Deliver on key product development and technology development projects against set EIS / market go-live plan, defined non-recurring cost, and target recurring cost
Protect and proactively manage IP (patents, infringements, technology watch, etc.)
Own and drive the Simple by Design process to increase product margins by reducing recurrent cost
Provide strategic oversight and decision making for all development projects
Represent and “sell” Parker Meggitt Fribourg with customers and Parker stakeholders
Build strong relationships with MPSD Division and Parker Aerospace Group
Support M&A project as required

Your Profile

University/ Higher degree in Engineering/Technical field
EMBA or equivalent
Proven experience of 10-15 years in a Leadership role, in high-tech/complex engineering industries with intellectual property management
Experience in Aerospace industry is a strong asset
Fluent in both French and English
Lean expertise (certification would be best)
Highly analytical and structured with a good level of conceptual thinking
Ability to understand and contextualize customer needs
Very good business acumen
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership skills with ability to influence and engage at all levels to drive vision and purpose
Excellent communication, change management and decision-making skills

If you are looking for a challenging position with opportunity to grow in a truly international company, please send your application (resume, letter of motivation, reference letters and diploma) to . Please note that only complete applications will be taken into consideration.