Product Manager

At Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best…  

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories.  We are a faith based organization, intensely focused on providing top quality small arms solutions to our military and law enforcement communities as well as to civilians seeking premium rifles for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.  

As the Product Manager, you will be responsible for the functions outlined below:

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.

• Lead Product development from concept to commercialization in alignment with the overall mission of Daniel Defense.
• Lead the cross-functional Integrated Product Development Team following the DD stage gate process, ensuring that all stakeholders are on board and the project remains on track. 
• Utilize the following metrics:
  1. Revenue growth
  2. Customer satisfaction
  3. Time to market
  4. Departmental efficiency
  5. Product quality
  6. COPQ
  7. Cost reduction
• . Lead the cross-functional team in pioneering the ideation, design, development, and delivery of new products and in generating a significant new revenue stream.
• Execute the product roadmap and exceed customer satisfaction in terms of the product’s cost, quality, performance, and delivery using the requirements that the Daniel Defense NPD system specifies. 
• Drive innovative and organic category growth through the implementation of the Integrated Product Handgun Team.
• Utilize the Daniel Defense NPD system.
  1. Develop product design strategies that meet customer needs and exceed company goals.
  2. Translate customer needs into product requirements and specifications.
  3. Ensure key stakeholder/functional alignment.
• Maximize and grow talent.
  1. Train, mentor, and grow team members.
  2. Provide growth and development opportunities.
  3. Cultivate a positive work environment and culture.
• Execute Design for Manufacturing methodology for customer-centric firearms.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and technologies.
• Demonstrate budget management.
• Manage and coordinate the design, development, and enhancement of new and existing products/product lines.
• Ensure the team meets project milestones and completes projects within the established timeline.
• Leverage technologies from other industries to reduce developmental resources and the time to market—adopting the “snap on and go” mentality.
• Enhance innovation.
  1. Cast a wide net of ideas.
  2. Create a workplace culture that fosters innovation.
  3. Maximize external sources of innovation.
  4. Leverage academia, other industries/companies, and external expertise.
  5. Research and utilize upcoming enabling technologies.
  6. Network (e.g., trade shows, user groups, and consumer insights). 
  7. Utilize Data for decision making excellence
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
• Provides adequate support, training and development to team members to continuously improve Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related technical field or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

• The ability to lead in a manner that inspires others
• Thorough understanding of the Daniel Defense NPD system
• Strong knowledge of the product category
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles
• Proficient in problem-solving and decision-making
• Possessing an understanding of Six Sigma/DMADV techniques is a plus. 
  • Adept at team building and serving as a leader 
• Demonstrated ability to work in accordance with our Permission to Play Values.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.

Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a "Drug-Free Workplace."

Note:  The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job.  This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this job.   Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment – Daniel Defense is an at-will employer.