Product Line Director- Reman/Aftermarket

Position: Product Line Director Reman/After Market

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we’ve been innovators in the automotive industry. Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for over 60 global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you!

About the role

Product Line Director for Global Remanufacturing and Aftermarket will be responsible for leading and managing the product line strategy, development, and execution for Nexteer's remanufacturing and independent aftermarket business.

This role requires a dynamic leader with a strong background in automotive product management, strategic planning, and business development. The focus of the position is to maximize revenue and profitability for the US and Mexico Divisions through a proven portfolio and develop a strategy for the EMEASA Division to capitalize on aftermarket growth opportunities.

Significant travel requirements (~25%) throughout US, Mexico and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

As a Product Line Director- Reman/After Market, you will be responsible to:

• Develop and implement the product line strategy for Global Remanufacturing and Aftermarket business.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive product development, launch, and lifecycle management.
• Identify market opportunities and customer needs to drive product innovation and differentiation.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, engineering, and operations teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of product initiatives.
• Manage product portfolio, pricing, and profitability to achieve business objectives.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes to inform strategic decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the product management team.
• Maximize revenue and profitability for the US and Mexico Divisions through a proven portfolio.
• Develop a strategy for the EMEASA Division to capitalize on aftermarket growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in automotive product management, remanufacturing, or aftermarket business.
• Proven track record of successful product line management and business development.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field; MBA preferred.

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

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About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our innovative product and technology portfolio includes electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems and software solutions. The company solves motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for more than 60 customers around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China including BYD, Chery, Great Wall, Geely, Xpeng and others. Learn more at:

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