About Lyndex-Nikken:
Lyndex-Nikken is a global organization that manufactures and supplies precision toolholders, rotary tables and other accessories for machining. For 45 years, their products have been relied upon in industries including automotive, aerospace, energy, medical devices and more. The Lyndex-Nikken brand represents high quality and accuracy, working seamlessly to improve the efficiency and precision of CNC machining processes.
Position Purpose:
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the entire automation product line, ensuring its success across design, development, pricing, promotion, distribution, and lifecycle management. This role reports directly to the Vice President and is accountable for aligning the product strategy with company objectives while driving growth and market success.
Essential Functions:
- Product Lifecycle Management - Oversee all stages of the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch and post-launch optimization. Collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure product timelines and quality standards are met.
- Marketing and Sales Support - Assist with creating and enhancing marketing collateral (e.g., brochures, websites, catalogs) and work cross-functionally with marketing and sales teams to execute product launches. Provide product knowledge and sales training for internal teams and partners to ensure clear, effective communication regarding the product line.
- Vendor and Stakeholder Management - Cultivate and manage strong relationships with vendors, ensuring alignment on product specifications, timelines, and cost structures.
- Market Research and Competitive Analysis - Lead market research efforts to define customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes. Analyze pricing strategies, customer feedback, and competitor offerings to recommend product enhancements and new features. Inventory and Demand Planning - Collaborate with sales and operations teams to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and ensure product availability at all times.
- Continuous Innovation and Customer Focus - Regularly monitor product performance and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement and innovation. Support the sales team in strategic product opportunities and ensure a customer-centric approach to decision-making.
Required Knowledge and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- In-depth knowledge of automation technologies, machine tools, and industrial automation trends is essential.
- A strong understanding of the competitive landscape and customer needs within the automation space is required.
- Must be able to develop and execute both short-term and long-term product roadmaps aligned with company strategy and market needs.
- Strong financial acumen for budgeting, cost control, and profitability analysis.
Why Lyndex-Nikken?
In return for experience and results, Lyndex-Nikken provides competitive compensation including an attractive base salary, uncapped commissions, and offers:
- Credit card for business expenses
- Computer and phone
- 401K with eligibility for company match
- Paid floating holidays, vacation and sick days.
- Subsidized health and dental insurance for employee and dependents
- Long-term disability, travel and accident insurance, life insurance
Lyndex-Nikken is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Lyndex-Nikken is committed to taking affirmative action to ensure that all applicants are given equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and training. We value diversity and encourage all individuals to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
If you require assistance or accommodations due to a disability during the application or interview process, please contact Kim Fuller at
[email protected].