W&J C.A.D. & Product Manager

CAD: Computer Aided Design

• Build all new and existing models in 3Dimensions and store them in the required database to allow sharing standard components, spare parts and anticipate the future after sales service requirement and production alignment and standardization.

• Prepare all new development digital material to support the other departments to create the product tools, from technical drawing, exploded views for instruction manual, 3d extractions for Web tools or virtual tools.

• Manage and maintain the technical database, support Master Data team in the nomenclature definition and standard codification

• Develop and create all required files and extracts to support the product definition, prototyping team and vendors in the development and production process

Product Management

• Map the product plan and development timeline according to the Global W&J plan

• Define and maintain the product plan and all required milestones or approvals, create and animate all required project reviews, meeting and communication tools to deliver on the best estimate planning.

• Provide and maintain all required documentation, technical specs and product information’s, to communicate with stakeholders and partners a clear roadmap

• Manage the budget, from prototypes, R&D, quality test, samples, tooling and target cost, partnering with operations, finance and sourcing

Product Technical Expertise

• Technical definition: choose and approve the best vendors and subcontractors according to our specifications and requirements, define and approve technical requirements, approve drawings and product definitions according to the design and quality target.

• Follow the Quality Tests/Labo and provide guidance and recommendation to anticipate any potential after sales service issue or quality infringement.

• Provide guidance and set all required technical specs for the After Sales Service and support repair centers needs and technical guidance

Product Environment & Marketing support

• Develop and Maintain all relevant product knowledge tools to support business development (Master line, clientele tools, Training tools and Intranet, EPK updates) in partnership with Marketing and Operations

• Support the development of all the Visual merchandising tools and in store presentations, product samples, and all product related tools in partnership with Marketing & Business development

• Provide all required technical data to develop the product environment tools for customer like leaflet, warranty cards, packaging and all others non-sellable items required to ensure the best in class technical knowledge

• Support other Marketing activities related to product knowledge, wording and copy consistency, product pictures accuracy, assets for press release, materials colors and all related product knowledge