We are looking for a Product Line Manager to join our Christchurch, Dorset team As a Product Line Manager, will have product ownership for the flight recorder product line within the Customer Facing team, liaising between the customer base and the internal engineering and manufacturing teams. Contributing to the growth of the Company, this role also includes input to the Company strategic product planning, marketing and the development of technology roadmaps. Location: Christchurch, Dorset We Take Care of Our People Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) Your Challenge - Working with customers, sales, commercial, engineering and manufacturing departments to specify and design system solutions to address customer requirements and to enhance existing product(s) or product line(s) - To develop strategies to deliver product line growth to meet Company expectations - Responsible for researching solutions to customer requirements which may come from within Curtiss-Wright, from partners, third-parties or be developed internally - Working with the company bids & proposals manager to create winning submissions - Taking a lead role in building a consensus (with engineering and sales) technology roadmap and prioritizing future R&D investments. Assessing needs and opportunities for new products through research and feasibility analysis. Leading commercialization effort - Maintaining market position of products by managing existing product lines and competitive market information including forecasting, product positioning and pricing strategy - Developing goals, budget and strategic business plans for the product line. Recommending ways to expand sales and profitability in specific markets - Providing sales staff with training, comparative product analysis; feature and benefit summaries; supporting promotional material; target customers; and product marketing strategies. - Works with Technical Publications, Engineering and marketing to ensure high-quality production of product technical literature. - Potential to represent the Company within industry working groups to define future recorder requirements What You Bring - Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent related work experience - Familiarity with high performance embedded system design and standards in defence/aerospace - An appreciation of aircraft avionics systems would be beneficial - Ability to travel, both domestic and international - Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of MS Office - Master's Degree desirable Who We Are Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products. As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small - crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft. Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx) Environmental, Social and Governance LI-RF No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (TACOEcurtisswright.com)_ and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COEcurtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. Join the WRIGHT Team Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright. Our Values What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other. Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action. Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion. Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward. Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees. Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships. What We Offer Our Employees: Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.