Copilot Product Manager - Miller Welding Automation

Job Description:

Drive the Future of Collaborative Welding as Our Next Copilot Product Manager.

The Industrial Equipment and Automation Division of Miller Electric, an ITW company, is seeking a  Product Manager to lead our Copilot collaborative welding platform.  In this role, you’ll own the full product lifecycle—shaping the future of welding solutions by developing growth strategies, working closely with our sales team and distributors, and driving market success. You won’t be doing it alone—you’ll collaborate with a talented cross-functional team, including product development, marketing, and welding application experts who are just as driven as you are.

You’ll play a key role in expanding Copilot’s market share and delivering strong financial performance. If you're excited about leading a dynamic portfolio in a supportive, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

How you will make an impact:

PRODUCT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT:

• Manage product roadmap and product lifecycle initiatives in alignment with strategic intent and customer segmentation
  • Reduce business complexity through Product Line Simplification (PLS)
  • Customer Back Innovation: Responsible for successful launch and commercialization of new products
• Improve category profitability and position for continued success
  • Determine product pricing/quoting guidelines based on strategic analysis
  • Improve product profitability through cost reductions and recommended pricing adjustments

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:

• Support market research activities to define priority markets & size, growth and trends including pricing, competition & opportunity
• Develop a deep understanding of the end-user’s business and their unmet needs: Collect and synthesize customer insights and competitive intelligence through customer interviews, market research, and channel knowledge

GO-TO-MARKET & SELLING SUPPORT

• Define and communicate data-driven value propositions for products and category
• Work with go-to-market resources to create tactics to communicate and promote new products to both end users and distributors through integrated marketing /social campaigns and regional targeting activities
• Represent Welding Automation as subject-matter-expert for internal team, channel partners and end users through both product and application knowledge
• Review and support large (>$500k) or unusual quote opportunities

BUSINESS PROCESSES & STRATEGIES:

• Collaborate with appropriate division personnel to streamline new product development process within ITW Customer-Back Innovation framework
• Support demo fleet utilization
• Contribute to annual strategic business reviews (Long Range Plan and Annual Plan)

KEY METRICS:

• Profitable Growth: Revenue $, Margin %
• Inventory: Months On Hand, and Slow/Obsolete
• Market share %

What you need to do to be successful in this role:

• Business Acumen: Strong business acumen with a proven history of successful business results.
• Technical Aptitude: Must possess technical aptitude to understand product capabilities and consumer needs.
• Analytical Skills: Proven ability to analyze current business issues and end-user needs.
• Project Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading projects and teams from start to finish.
• Relationship Building: Ability to build relationships among employees, distributors, and key end-users.
• Presentation Skills: Demonstrated ability to present and facilitate in front of groups.
• Teamwork: Must be a team player with a positive attitude, high motivation, and solid decision-making abilities.
• Strong Organization Skills: Well-organized, aggressive self-starter with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Adaptability: Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment that values an entrepreneurial spirit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a product based, business-to-business environment.
• 30% travel required.

Company Description

Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories.  ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Additional Information

ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why ITW Welding?

Here’s what we offer to help you build the future you want:

• Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters.
• Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.
• Family-Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.
• Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.

At ITW Welding, we’re not just a place to work – we’re a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. Join us and build a career that makes a difference!

Compensation Information:

The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 – $125,000 annually. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. 

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.