Product Line Manager Gears
Regal Rexnord Corp, Downers Grove, IL, United States
Position Summary
The Gear Product Manager is accountable for the strategic growth, profitability, and portfolio direction of Regal Rexnord's Aerospace Solutions global gear business. This role owns product line management responsibilities end to end, including pricing, long-term agreements (LTAs), portfolio strategy, product roadmaps, and new product launch (NPL).
The successful candidate will lead through influence, apply strong commercial and technical judgment, and partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain to position Regal Rexnord as a preferred gear supplier.
This position reports to the Senior Manager of Product Management.
Work environment
Hybrid role 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
Travel
Will require quarterly travel to facility in Ohio and twice a year to facility in UK.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Growth & Portfolio Leadership
Own and lead the global Gear Product Line strategy, aligned to Regal Rexnord's Aerospace Solutions strategic deployment and growth objectives.
Define and execute profitable growth strategies, including market segmentation, application focus, and value propositions.
Develop and maintain Gear Product Technology Roadmaps, aligned with customer needs, competitive trends, and internal manufacturing capabilities.
Drive New Product / New Platform (NPL) growth, from opportunity identification through launch and lifecycle management.
Evaluate investment and partnership opportunities to expand the gear portfolio in a non-redundant, differentiated manner.
Pricing, Profitability & Commercial Ownership
Own pricing strategy for Gear Product Line, including:
Base pricing and margin targets
Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)
Value-based pricing models
Lead profitability analytics, including margin by product/application and portfolio mix optimization.
Partner with Sales and Finance to ensure disciplined commercial execution and agreement governance.
Multi-Site Capability Alignment (Twinsburg, OH & Hemel Hempstead, UK)
Conduct a comprehensive review of gear manufacturing capabilities across both facilities, including:
Gear types, size ranges, precision levels, and secondary operations
Capacity, equipment, and process strengths
Define clear roles and focus areas for each site to ensure complementary, not duplicative, capabilities.
Establish a one-team, global gear mindset, promoting collaboration, transparency, and shared accountability between sites.
Identify capability gaps that limit customer adoption of Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions as a gear supplier and develop investment or sourcing strategies to close those gaps.
Customer & Market Leadership
Serve as the voice of the customer (VOC) for gear products, maintaining strong relationships with OEMs, Tier suppliers, and MROs.
Partner with Sales on customer visits, opportunity development, proposals, and application reviews.
Translate customer requirements into clear product, technology, and investment priorities.
Support key pursuits by articulating Regal Rexnord's Aerospace Solutions gear value proposition, technical differentiation, and manufacturing strengths.
Cross-Functional Execution
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales to execute product line strategies.
Support budgeting, capital planning, and long-range strategic planning related to gear products.
Track and report key product line KPIs, including growth, margin, NPL performance, and market penetration.
Drive continuous improvement, VA/VE initiatives, and lifecycle management across the gear portfolio.
Capabilities & Success Factors
Proven product or product line leadership experience in gears, power transmission, or precision mechanical components.
Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ownership of pricing and profitability.
Ability to operate effectively across multiple manufacturing sites and geographies.
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate market insight into executable roadmaps.
Comfortable leading through influence in a matrixed organization.
Analytical, data-driven, and disciplined in decision making.
Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites and customers as required.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business required; MBA preferred.
5-8+ years of experience in product management, product line management, or a closely related commercial/technical role.
Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated, engineered product environments strongly preferred.
Compensation Details
Salary Range:
$135,000 - $145,000
Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Paid Leaves
Tuition Assistance
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e‑mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.
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The Gear Product Manager is accountable for the strategic growth, profitability, and portfolio direction of Regal Rexnord's Aerospace Solutions global gear business. This role owns product line management responsibilities end to end, including pricing, long-term agreements (LTAs), portfolio strategy, product roadmaps, and new product launch (NPL).
The successful candidate will lead through influence, apply strong commercial and technical judgment, and partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain to position Regal Rexnord as a preferred gear supplier.
This position reports to the Senior Manager of Product Management.
Work environment
Hybrid role 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
Travel
Will require quarterly travel to facility in Ohio and twice a year to facility in UK.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Growth & Portfolio Leadership
Own and lead the global Gear Product Line strategy, aligned to Regal Rexnord's Aerospace Solutions strategic deployment and growth objectives.
Define and execute profitable growth strategies, including market segmentation, application focus, and value propositions.
Develop and maintain Gear Product Technology Roadmaps, aligned with customer needs, competitive trends, and internal manufacturing capabilities.
Drive New Product / New Platform (NPL) growth, from opportunity identification through launch and lifecycle management.
Evaluate investment and partnership opportunities to expand the gear portfolio in a non-redundant, differentiated manner.
Pricing, Profitability & Commercial Ownership
Own pricing strategy for Gear Product Line, including:
Base pricing and margin targets
Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)
Value-based pricing models
Lead profitability analytics, including margin by product/application and portfolio mix optimization.
Partner with Sales and Finance to ensure disciplined commercial execution and agreement governance.
Multi-Site Capability Alignment (Twinsburg, OH & Hemel Hempstead, UK)
Conduct a comprehensive review of gear manufacturing capabilities across both facilities, including:
Gear types, size ranges, precision levels, and secondary operations
Capacity, equipment, and process strengths
Define clear roles and focus areas for each site to ensure complementary, not duplicative, capabilities.
Establish a one-team, global gear mindset, promoting collaboration, transparency, and shared accountability between sites.
Identify capability gaps that limit customer adoption of Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions as a gear supplier and develop investment or sourcing strategies to close those gaps.
Customer & Market Leadership
Serve as the voice of the customer (VOC) for gear products, maintaining strong relationships with OEMs, Tier suppliers, and MROs.
Partner with Sales on customer visits, opportunity development, proposals, and application reviews.
Translate customer requirements into clear product, technology, and investment priorities.
Support key pursuits by articulating Regal Rexnord's Aerospace Solutions gear value proposition, technical differentiation, and manufacturing strengths.
Cross-Functional Execution
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales to execute product line strategies.
Support budgeting, capital planning, and long-range strategic planning related to gear products.
Track and report key product line KPIs, including growth, margin, NPL performance, and market penetration.
Drive continuous improvement, VA/VE initiatives, and lifecycle management across the gear portfolio.
Capabilities & Success Factors
Proven product or product line leadership experience in gears, power transmission, or precision mechanical components.
Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ownership of pricing and profitability.
Ability to operate effectively across multiple manufacturing sites and geographies.
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate market insight into executable roadmaps.
Comfortable leading through influence in a matrixed organization.
Analytical, data-driven, and disciplined in decision making.
Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites and customers as required.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business required; MBA preferred.
5-8+ years of experience in product management, product line management, or a closely related commercial/technical role.
Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated, engineered product environments strongly preferred.
Compensation Details
Salary Range:
$135,000 - $145,000
Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Paid Leaves
Tuition Assistance
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e‑mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.
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