Industrial Air Filter Product Manager

The Industrial Air Filter Product Manager is a working position located in Riverside, California overseeing air filter development for industrial markets. The job entails working in all aspects of K&N Research & Development and requires a thorough understanding industrial filtration needs for HVAC or similar devices.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Manages development of all industrial air filtration products from conception through production.
• Works closely with the Director of HVAC/Industrial Filtration to align company goals that support the sales & marketing teams as well as other cross-functional departments.
• Must have thorough understanding of HVAC units, how they operate and filtration requirements.
• Thoroughly understands industrial filtration needs for data centers, manufacturing facilities, industrial and commercial settings, retail stores, etc.
• Works closely with the K&N Manufacturing team to ensure fit, form, function and quality requirements are met.
• Works closely with K&N Procurement to ensure purchased components meet quality standards along with timelines.
• Provides essential data, timelines and business cases for product needs for industrial filtration products, along with possible accessories to complement.
• Travel (5-10%) to support sales and marketing needs within the data center, commercial and retail spaces.
Experience, Skills & Education:
• Must have thorough knowledge of HVAC and industrial filtration markets.
• Must have a background in HVAC & air handling engineering, testing and manufacturing.
• 5+ years in similar role.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software, preferably SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Windows software.
Additional Qualities Necessary:
• Must be well organized and demonstrate the ability to handle multiple duties and projects.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication.
• Consistently demonstrate a positive company image to K&N customers.