Product/Marketing EngineerJob Ref 228
Job Title Product/Marketing Engineer
Job Type Full-time
Location Woodstock,CT
Description
Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) is a global technology leader in specialty materials and components that enable high performance and reliability of consumer electronics, power electronics, mass transit, clean technology, and telecommunications infrastructure. With more than 179 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Rogers provides product designers with solutions to their most demanding challenges. Rogers’ products include advanced circuit materials for wireless infrastructure, power amplifiers, radar systems, high speed digital; power electronics for high-voltage rail traction, hybrid-electric vehicles, wind and solar power conversion; and high performance foams for sealing and energy management in smartphones, aircraft and rail interiors, automobiles and apparel; and other advanced materials for diverse markets including defense and consumer products. To keep up with today's demands, Rogers needs a progressive work force to develop and implement specialty state-of-the-art products. Rogers provides excellent opportunity for those seeking to grow with a global, results-oriented company. We are looking for people who can make things happen, strive for continuous improvement, and like the challenges of a company which is growing.
Job Purpose:
Support product management objectives as defined in the division’s strategic marketing plan.
Essential Functions
Supports Roger’s sales staff: Develops and implements sales tools (sales manual, application notes, data sheets, product-sampling etc.). Participates in sales training. Prepares target account lists, and makes joint customer visits with sales engineers as warranted. Provides technical support to customer service, field sales group, distributors, and customers.
New Product Development. Assists in new product design, product extensions, market development, and market introduction through participation on Rogers CPD teams.
Application and product support: Coordinates necessary activities amongst internal functions and ensures customer applications and new opportunities are adequately supported by engineering and operations.
Competitive Intelligence. Develops and maintains competitor files, and maintains competitive position analysis document. Routinely conducts research on primary competitors to understand their product offering and marketing strategy.
Pricing: Supports product management in maintaining pricing strategy, including building pricing structures, requests for quote and price exceptions, consistent with divisional financial goals and marketing manager guidelines.
Conducts market research. Activities include the development and administration of written and oral surveys, directing and conducting literature and Internet searches, and identifying and communicating with industry experts. Frequent phone contact with customers. Development of strong working relationship with Rogers library staff and other similar resources.
Product Promotion: Actively participates in trade show preparation, attends trade shows and analyzes results. Prepares marketing literature as warranted.
Required Qualifications:BS Engineering /Science or BS Business/Marketing plus at least 2 years of Marketing experience. 10% travel required. Due to ITAR regulations must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA/Marketing concentration. BS Engineering/Science with course work in Marketing or BS/BA Business/Marketing with course work in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or related Technology. Experience in manufacturing or technical marketing role.
This is a great opportunity to actively contribute to the growth of one HPFs largest product lines. This role will provide the opportunity to interact with marketing and sales people from Europe, Asia, and North America, while building upon technical skills via interaction with internal engineers and the design engineering community. It will provide the candidate with exposure to high level marketing managers, and understanding of a variety of market segments critical to the success of the business. The candidate will be expected to assist in key decisions such as pricing, new programs, and new product development, which will provide valuable experience for career growth. This position is a great opportunity for someone who aspires to a successful career in Marketing.
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary package, we offer:
Comprehensive health plans that include medical, dental, and vision;
401(k) with company match;
Global stock ownership plan;
Life Insurance – 3x base for salaried employees at no cost;
Strong work/family and employee assistance programs;
Tuition reimbursement;
Excellent training/development opportunities.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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