Electrification Product Manager

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team. The time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.  

The Position: The electrification product manager is responsible for development of trailer electrification products in support of zero emission products.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead appropriate functional organizations to develop product strategies and initiatives for the electrified CV market to achieve a differentiated market position (Define where to play and how to win)
• Develop product plans, business cases, and plans to implement strategies for product line profitability
• Become subject matter expert on assigned products, markets, customers, and competitors by:
  • Understanding market trends, requirements, legislation, and impacts
  • Gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements
  • Defining product vision
  • Working closely with engineering, sales, service, and marketing to develop long-term product road maps
  • Working to develop optimized investment, marketing, and go-to-market approaches associated with developed product strategies
• Develop sophisticated and concise communications regarding strategy development and conclusions
• Develop clear and compelling product stories and value propositions
• Champion assigned product strategies to drive implementation
• Lead electrification projects in collaboration with internal teams, customers, vendors and industry partners
• Provide training and educate Great Dane personnel in trailer electrification
• Other duties as assigned.

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Education: BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience:  5-years minimum experience in related field.
• Skills: Strong working knowledge of refrigeration cycle and real-world application.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC power, storage, and control system.
• Strong understanding of power inverters, management, and energy loss characteristics.
• Familiar with battery types, application, and limitation.
• Good understanding of high voltage DC systems.
• Ability to coordinate and work with multiple vendors and industry partners.
• Ability to prioritize and organize loosely defined projects.
• Ability to generate advanced 3D CAD modeling. 
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Working understanding of engineering/manufacturing data requirements and design tools.
• Working knowledge of design engineering and manufacturing applications and processes.
• Project management experience.
• Working understanding of PCs and Windows OS.
• Travel: Occasional travel is required to provide onsite support and/or meetings

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and plant environment.
• Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, grow, succeed and be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer