Job Location: Port Washington, New York 11050 - HYBRID!
We are seeking an Associate Product Manager to support the product development of our Commercial Architectural LED Lighting portfolio and s hape the future of tangible, manufactured, engineered Commercial Architectural Lighting Products on a Global Scale.
What You'll Do
• Support product development timelines and launches for our Commercial Architectural Lighting product families while achieving brand alignment.
• Work across teams to support NPI (New Product Introduction), Product Lifecycle Management, Prototype Evaluation, Design for Manufacturability, Asia-Pacific Factory Collaboration, Product Specifications, Cerfication Processes, and On Time Launch Activities.
• Analyze and report on life cycle performance, customer feedback, competitive findings and market trends to identify portfolio opportunities and support future commercial architectural lighting product development initiatives.
• Build proficiency in sustainability frameworks and transparency initiatives including RED List awareness, DECLARE readiness, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) support, and eco-design principles.
What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Architecture, or Lighting Design.
• 1-3 years of experience supporting development, engineering, design, specification, or manufacturing of physical products such as lighting, consumer electronics, electrical products, appliances, building products, architectural products, industrial products/ equipment, or other manufactured consumer goods.
• Proven ability and willingness to learn LED technologies, controls, drivers, optics, photometric performance, and lighting applications.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings, and product specifications.
• Ability and willingness for up to 20% estimated domestic and international business travel to include manufacturing facilities, trade shows, showrooms, conferences, industry events, field visits, and customer site visits.
• Flexibility for early morning or evening meetings to support international team collaboration, as needed.
Why Join WAC Group?
• Work from our beautiful, newly renovated Global Headquarters Port Washington, New York
• We offer FREE onsite EV charging for our employees!
• Merit based compensation structure and robust benefits and perks packages
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Culture of growth, innovation and a fast-paced, exciting, team-focused environment
What Success Looks Like
In this role, you will:
• Successfully contribute to on-time product launches and development initiatives.
• Deliver on time, accurate competitive analysis, product research, documentation, and market assessments.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across engineering, marketing, sales, operations, sourcing, and manufacturing teams.
• Effectively contribute to alignment of customer needs, technical requirements, and business objectives.
• Achieve revenue growth, customer satisfaction, portfolio improvement and product adoption initiatives.
If you are career driven, passionate about innovation, excited by global product strategy, and motivated to help shape the future of commercial architectural lighting, we encourage you to apply to grow your career with WAC Group Architectural!
We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes: paid time off; medical & dental coverage (including family coverage), vision, life, 401(k); tuition assistance; and continuous training and development. For immediate consideration please apply as instructed. Given the high volume of responses, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
WAC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, WAC Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Please note, all responsibilities outlined in the above job description are subject to change as needed. All efforts will be made to ensure proper notice is given for changes in responsibilities.
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