Application & Product Development Supervisor
Company: RAM Executive Search
Location: Middlebury
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The Applications & Product Development Supervisor is responsible
for the management of the Product Engineering Services, including
design, engineering documentation, electronic and conventional
files. Responsible for assuring drawings and bill-of-material
information are accurate and suitable for use by various production
departments. The incumbent must be thoroughly familiar with company
products, components, and manufacturing processes. This individual
will manage estimating, design, analysis, and testing functions for
new applications. Responsibility also includes new product
development, research, and development, as well as improvement to
existing products. Manages and safeguards key company technical
intellectual property. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: Responsible
for the preparation of documentation to support engineering change
requests and maintenance of these documents. Maintains a close
interface between sales, manufacturing, and quality assurance to
maximize growth and minimize customer returns. Is responsible for
the preparation of all customer design drawings in support of the
company’s sales and marketing activities. Also responsible for the
preparation of manufacturing process drawings and bill-of-material
as necessary for the manufacture of the division’s product lines.
Issues product design requirements to designers assigned to
specific projects and assures that detail drawings are accurate,
and in conformance to requirements and technical specifications.
Provides technical marketing information such as generating
PowerPoint presentations for the sales force and assists in
technical marketing by making presentations to customers or during
onsite visits. Implements test programs and is responsible for test
plans and test reports on new and existing products to assure
compliance to customer or industry specifications. Participates in
the determination of design criteria to establish commercial
standards for the company’s products. Responsible for New Product
Development and Research and Development efforts. Stays apprised of
advances in materials and gear technology to suggest items for
implementation to improve current products and processes.
Supervises and coordinates the activities of the Engineering
Department. Attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Other related duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor’s
degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 7 to 10 years of
exempt level experience in a similar role or any combination of
experience, education and training which would provide the level of
knowledge, skill and ability required. Knowledgeable of engineering
drawings, geometric tolerance, mechanical design, stress analysis,
familiarity with test methods, and the properties of a variety
metals. Testing procedures Strong systems knowledge Computer skills
including Microsoft Office Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software
Familiarity with bill-of-material structure creation Able to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Presentation
skills to speak in front of groups. Leadership skills to
effectively manage the department staff.
Keywords: RAM Executive Search, Portland , Application & Product Development Supervisor, Engineering , Middlebury, Maine
