Technical Product Manager

Technical Product Manager - Automotive Location: Mid-Kent (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment A well-established, internationally operating business within the technical automotive supply sector is seeking a Product / Category Manager to take ownership of a defined European-focused portfolio. This is a commercially important and technically involved position. You will sit at the centre of procurement, quality, supply chain and sales shaping product decisions, driving improvements and ensuring the range remains competitive, compliant and commercially successful. This role would suit someone with genuine technical understanding whether gained through a relevant degree (e.g. Motorsport Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar) or through hands-on experience within the automotive or technical manufacturing sector. The Role You will take full ownership of a specialist technical product range, managing it through its entire lifecycle from introduction and validation through to optimisation and phase-out. This is not an administrative product role. You will be expected to understand the technical fundamentals behind the products you manage, ask the right questions, challenge where necessary and confidently liaise with internal quality and procurement teams. You will work cross-functionally across the business and help translate market demand into structured ..... full job details .....