At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the product lifecycle and ensure top-notch performance of our Sonar products.
- Company: Join Forcys, a leader in innovative sonar technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: On-site role at our Blackbushe facility with a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Be the driving force behind cutting-edge products that make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience in product management and a passion for technology.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
The Product Manager is responsible for the technical ownership, lifecycle management and production support of one or more of Forcys' Sonar product families.
Acting as the Product Authority, the role ensures that products are successfully transitioned from development into manufacture and continue to meet customer, operational and business requirements throughout their service life.
The Product Manager provides technical leadership across production, customer support, engineering change, product improvement and future product evolution, ensuring the product remains reliable, manufacturable, supportable and commercially competitive.
Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Service and Business Development, the Product Manager will drive continuous product improvement, oversee technical governance, support production and customer operations, and define the long-term product roadmap.
The Product Manager will represent the product internally and externally, supporting bids, customer engagement, demonstrations, trials and long-term technology strategy while ensuring product development follows Forcys' engineering and quality processes.
This is an on-site only position, based at our Blackbushe facility.
Role The Product Manager will act as the technical owner throughout the complete product lifecycle, with particular focus on production readiness, operational support and continuous product development.
Key responsibilities include: Product Ownership Own the product throughout its operational lifecycle.
Maintain overall technical authority for product performance, capability and configuration.
Balance customer requirements, operational support, manufacturing capability and commercial objectives.
Product Development Develop and maintain the technical roadmap for the sonar portfolio.
Identify future capability enhancements and technology opportunities.
Ensure compatibility with navigation, autonomy and mission management systems.
Production Support Provide technical leadership to Manufacturing throughout production.
Support transition of new products from development into manufacture.
Resolve complex production issues affecting quality, cost or delivery.
Lead investigations into production failures and recurring technical issues.
Approve engineering changes impacting production.
Ensure production documentation remains accurate and controlled.
Support supplier technical queries relating to product manufacture.
Sustaining Engineering Monitor field performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability.
Lead obsolescence management activities.
Maintain product configuration and baseline control.
Oversee product verification, validation and qualification activities.
Coordinate factory testing, integration testing and sea trials.
Customer
Product Manager in Southampton employer: Forcys
Forcys is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for Product Managers to thrive. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, we offer numerous opportunities for professional advancement while working on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a supportive atmosphere that values creativity and encourages meaningful contributions to our product families.
