Product Development-Manager

Filtrex Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

Manages the activities of overall plans/programs for a specific market segment. Researches the design of products and ensures that quality standards are met. Leads a team of direct reports.

Manager, Product Development – Global OEM

Locations: Bangalore, India (On-site)
Reports to: Director, Product Development
Business Unit: Marmon Water Residential Filtration, a Berkshire Hathaway Company

About Marmon Water Residential Filtration

Marmon Water Residential Filtration is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced water filtration solutions. Operating facilities in the United States, India, and Singapore, we support partnerships with many of the world's leading consumer and OEM brands. As part of Marmon Holdings, a Berkshire Hathaway company, we develop innovative, high-quality, and sustainable products that deliver clean, safe, and great-tasting water to consumers around the world. Our Global OEM team partners with leading brands and manufacturers to create filtration solutions that meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and value.

Position Summary

The Product Development Manager leads the Global OEM Product Development team and co-leads the Global OEM business unit with the Commercial Leader. This role oversees the full product and project portfolio, including new product launches, sustaining engineering, and VAVE initiatives. The position ensures projects are delivered on time, with strong process discipline, quality, and alignment to business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Global OEM product development portfolio, balancing innovation, sustaining projects, and cost-improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to business strategy by defining product roadmaps, identifying technology opportunities, and aligning development priorities with long-term growth objectives.
• Drive disciplined execution through the Stage-Gate process, ensuring clear deliverables, documentation, and cross-functional accountability.
• Lead and develop a global Product Development team based in West Haven, Connecticut, USA, and Bangalore, India, fostering collaboration, technical growth, and a culture of problem solving.
• Partner with the Global OEM Commercial Leader to align technical priorities with business and customer needs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Research, and Quality to ensure manufacturability, compliance, and smooth transition from development to production.
• Guide sustaining engineering and VAVE programs to enhance product value, reduce cost, and improve manufacturability.
• Maintain high standards for design reviews, validation, and change management.
• Represent Product Development in customer meetings and internal business reviews.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and communication across global teams to strengthen efficiency and consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another technical discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or related field preferred); Master's a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive Product Development Engineering experience, including 3+ years leading a high-performing team.
• Proven success managing global portfolios and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of Stage-Gate, Lean, Six Sigma, and design verification.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, and statistical tools.
• Industry experience in water filtration or appliances preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

• This position is fully on-site, based in Bangalore, India.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Travel up to 15 percent.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

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