Product Manager - Carbon Fiber Fabrics

  • Full-time

Company Description

Zoltek, a subsidiary of Toray Group, is a world leader in the research, development, manufacture and distribution of industrial grade carbon fiber. Our mission is to lead the commercialization of carbon fiber through our development of a price-competitive, high-performance reinforcement for composites used in a broad range of commercial products. Carbon fiber-reinforced composites are remarkable in their performance characteristics and properties that include high strength, low weight, high stiffness, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and electrical conductivity. Our target markets include wind energy, automotive, offshore drilling, marine, infrastructure, and many other diverse industrial markets. We currently employ over 1,500 employees at manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Mexico and Hungary, and our sales and distribution network is worldwide. Learn more at www.zoltek.com.

Job Description

The Product Manager – Carbon Fiber Fabrics has P&L responsibility for our fabrics business.  This includes uni-directional, multi-directional and woven fabrics made from our Panex® carbon fibers and used in various composite part applications. The Product Manager will be responsible for planning and execution of sales, production and quality guidelines, and product development activities. This work includes gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product line, working closely with partners in our target industries, internal engineering, sales, distributors, and technical support to ensure revenue/profitability goals are met.

The Product Manager will report to the Vice President - Composite Intermediates and will work closely with our operations and sales  teams in Hungary as well.

Responsibilities:

  • Set strategy for carbon fiber fabrics sales growth and execute against that strategy
  • Manage all commercial and technical issues of new and existing accounts (testing, qualification, etc.)
  • Evaluate and develop business opportunities and guide product develop accordingly
  • Lead follow up of new business opportunities identified by global sales team
  • Provide “voice of the customer” to Zoltek’s internal departments – e.g. quality, product development, continuous improvement initiatives, etc.
  • Lead forecasting and market planning input
  • Conduct market research and develop business cases for new applications

Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelors degree / equivalent technical education – Technical background: Chemistry, Chemical / Mechanical or Materials / Textile engineering preferred
  • Knowledgeable of technical textile / fabric products and processes
  • Proven track record in product management or business development.  Industrial Textiles, Materials, Composites, Chemicals, Plastics industry experience a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.  Develop and drive your own agenda.
  • Must be resourceful, ask intelligent questions, and know where to find answers
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

Additional Information

Zoltek offers a competitive pay and benefits package. Benefits for U.S. based positions include:

  • Medical plan
  • Dental plan
  • Vision Insurance
  • Prescription drug benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Vacation
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Short term and long term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Optional life insurance 
  • 401(k) program.



Application:

For immediate consideration for this position, please submit your resume online. Zoltek is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides a drug free work place.