Product Manager X-Ray – Tampa, FL
The Product Manager X-Ray leads the management and profitability of Confidential Client's X-ray Inspection Systems within the PIUS Producing Organization. This role acts as the product owner, overseeing product life cycle management, industrialization, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely, cost-effective market delivery and enhanced customer satisfaction. The position requires strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive product strategy and operational excellence.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a Product Manager X‑Ray to lead product ownership for X‑ray inspection systems within the production organization. This role is the primary advocate for the X‑ray product line, responsible for product lifecycle management, industrialization, and profitability.
- Act as Product Owner for locally developed and maintained X‑ray products; lead Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) activities.
- Collaborate with strategic business units, marketing, operations, planning, scheduling, and supply chain to define product strategy, market requirements, and launch plans.
- Lead industrialization and deployment of globally developed X‑ray products into the producing organization, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget, and compliant launches.
- Monitor product margins and profitability; identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and manage Variant Configurators, Offline Configurators, Technical Product Guides, and Technical Construction Files to standardize product definitions.
- Lead cross‑discipline value‑stream teams to reduce warranty events and increase customer satisfaction.
- Support service, special applications, and custom offerings in partnership with marketing and channel teams.
- Use PLM and Advanced Product Quality Planning (AQP) processes to drive product compliance and continuous improvement.
What You Need to Succeed
Minimum qualifications and skills required to be successful in this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, plus a minimum of 2 years of direct experience in engineering, project, or product management. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required.
- Demonstrated product knowledge; experience in product inspection and/or the packaging industry is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Product Life Cycle Management (PLM), Advanced Product Quality Planning (AQP), Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Engineering Change Management (ECM), and ISO‑based processes.
- Strong project management, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to influence cross‑functional teams without formal authority and to work collaboratively across disciplines.
- Strong problem solving and decision making; self‑motivated and able to deliver high‑quality work on time.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP.
This position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing as permitted by law.
Location & Travel
- Job location: Tampa, FL (role is based in Tampa; use of this listing is for the Tampa position).
- Travel: Approximately 10–20% travel, which may include domestic and occasional international travel.
What We Offer
Confidential Client provides a comprehensive benefits package and resources to support employee development and well‑being. Typical offerings include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on date of hire.
- 401(k) savings plan with company matching.
- Tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, and other employee discounts.
- Parental and caregiver leave policies.
- Paid time off, flexible spending options, short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in precision instruments and product inspection within a collaborative, innovation‑focused environment.
Additional Details
- Employment type: Full‑time.
- Equal opportunity: Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer.
- Safety & Compliance: Role may require compliance with industry standards and internal product compliance programs.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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