pbA leading Brazilian boat builder (~400 boats/year, up to 62 ft) is hiring a Product Development Manager (H/F). /b /p h3Mission /h3 ul libLead new product development from concept to production launch, with design, composites, molds, tooling and industrialization considered at every stage. /b /li libReports to the CEO. /b /li libLeads a team of 15 engineers. Works alongside the Technical Director, Manufacturing Director and Quality Manager. /b /li /ul h3Core responsibilities include: /h3 ul liProduct Development Engineering: specifications, architecture, prototyping, validation, value engineering. /li liProject Governance NPI: Stage-Gate/APQP, portfolio, milestones, risks, CEO reporting. /li liDesign for Industrialization: complete BOMs and technical packages, pilot builds, hand-over to the shipyard. /li liYacht Design Naval Architecture Integration:



working with yacht designers, naval architects and shipyards; deck hardware, outfitting, CE/ISO/classification. /li liTeam Leadership Capability Development: coaching and growing the team. /li /ul h3Candidate Profile /h3 ul liRequired Experience: 15+ years in industrial Product Engineering; shop-floor experience is mandatory. /li liEducation: degree in Mechanical, Naval Architecture, Marine or Materials Engineering. /li liLanguages: fluent English; Spanish and Portuguese are a plus. /li liLeadership Profile: hands-on, low-ego, accountable. /li /ul ul liRelocation support in Recife, Brazil - full expatriation package. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr

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