Aflex Product ManagerWatson-marlow Fluid Technology Group

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group is an award-winning, global engineering company and for over 60 years has manufactured components and systems for a range of industries. We have 1,600 employees and have a presence in over 60 countries.

Do you want to help create the products and success of the future?

This new role presents a fantastic opportunity to join the Global Product Management team at Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group, which is part of Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, a FTSE 100 company.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager to be responsible for our world leading AFLEX range of high value PTFE Hoses. Based in our brand new facility in Bradley Park, Huddersfield, UK, we are looking for an individual with a balance of technical and commercial capabilities. You will provide business guidance to bridge between the market and the engineering team, driving growth through continued new product development.

In this role you will have the opportunity to significantly impact the growth and overall success of the AFLEX product range. From a clear understanding of your market and customer needs, you will sell your vision to the business through your product strategy. As the owner of product life cycle, you will follow these concepts through the product development process including establishing the requirements, negotiating the engineering response, managing the product launch, and ensure its fit to the market for the life of the product.

Qualifications and Experience:

This position is expected to require global travel in the post COVID-19 world and so the successful candidate must have a driving license and current passport to be able to travel internationally. There is some flexibility of location as many colleagues are home office located at the moment, but it is expected that regular time will be needed at the factory, especially with the engineering team. The position comes with a highly competitive remuneration including pension, home office IT support and excellent career development prospects.

So what is it like to work at WMFTG?

Our Core Values are very important to us and Watson-Marlow is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity within the workplace. We offer a range of staff benefits including accessible employee forums, comprehensive pension packages, flexible working arrangements and inclusive employment practices.

Closing date of Friday 18th December 2020