Product Line Manager - Optics & Lasers Systems

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As Product Line Manager you will be a key business leader and part of the Systems Irvine Business Unit whose product portfolio includes optical systems light sources sensors lens assemblies optics coating and manufacturing services. You will be responsible for a line of products in the Inspection and Metrology segment including product strategy roadmap sales pipeline and new market growth opportunities. Your priority and focus are with key customers and internal stakeholders to develop and lead strategies to maximize growth profit and customer this exciting fast paced role you will report directly to the Director of Product Marketing in the Systems Irvine Business Unit.

You will make an impact by:

Owning team product and product line business success
Directs the development of company market requirements for MKS Inspection and Metrology market including product strategy definition requirements analysis and pricing
Drive the development of business plans managing lifecycles and product positioning in the marketplace
Reduces broad concepts and business strategies into structured product marketing plans
Conducts market research monitors competitive activity and identifies customer needs
Establishes pricing strategies
Collaborates with engineering operations supply chain and sales to enhance existing product(s) or product line(s)
Leads new product definition and business plans with joint departments
Is the technical advisor for specific product(s) assigned
Selects develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

Required Skills:

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in a science engineering or technical discipline preferred
• 5 years of experience in product management product marketing or business leadership within a technology-driven environment
• Ability to act as a technical advisor for product lines with background in optical systems laser technologies or inspection/metrology equipment
• Proven ability to define and execute product strategies roadmaps and lifecycle management
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated success in driving growth profitability and customer satisfaction
• Experience conducting market research competitive analysis and pricing strategy development
• Skilled at translating broad concepts and business goals into structured product plans
• Collaborative leader with a track record of working cross-functionally with engineering operations supply chain and sales to deliver results
• Ability to act as a technical advisor for product lines with the confidence to engage both internal teams and key customers
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand
Must be able to exchange accurate information
Operates in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Perform activities such as sitting standing or typing for extended periods of time
Ability to remain in a stationary position for majority of the time
Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware high voltage gas water and heat
Noise level in the work environment is usually average

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position at this time.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $130000 to $160000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position based on a wide range of factors including qualifications experience and training operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.At MKS it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in an amount to be determined by MKS or as applicable.

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage (medical dental and vision) 401(k) with company match life and disability insurance 12 paid holidays sick time 15 paid vacation days 6 weeks fully paid parental leave adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement and for participation in any stock programs signing bonus etc..

MKS is an equal opportunity employer including disability veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

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