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Product Manager - Aerospace & Defense Solutionss page is loadedProduct Manager - Aerospace & Defense SolutionssApply locations Dole time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR-109669
Littelfuse is one of America's Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.
We're looking for a results-driven Product Manager to own and grow our portfolio of Aerospace & Defense connector products . In this role, you'll be responsible for the entire product lifecycle—from strategy and development to commercialization and ongoing management. This is a highly cross-functional role where you'll partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Compliance, Sales, and a dedicated Technical Marketing Manager (TM)to deliver solutions that meet demanding technical and regulatory requirements while driving market success.
About the job:
Own the product roadmap and strategy to support growth, compliance, and innovation in global Aerospace & Defense markets.
Manage product lifecycle activities including new product development, launch, and obsolescence.
Translate customer feedback (Voice of Customer) into actionable product enhancements and priorities.
Handle RFQs, develop sales collateral, support channel partners, and drive go-to-market execution.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
Partner with the TM to align on product applications, customer use cases, and technical positioning.
Monitor market trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and gaps.
About you:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus.
5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in electronic components or connector systems.
Familiarity with Aerospace & Defense requirements and compliance standards (e.g., MIL-SPEC, ITAR).
Strong commercial acumen and experience driving cross-functional initiatives.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Ability to travel up to 25%, including internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with global OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or defense contractors.
Understanding of global distribution networks and channel partner enablement.
Knowledge of industry standards such as AS9100, RoHS, and REACH.
Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values – Respect, Customer Focus, Agility, Collaboration – support us in our mission to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of our customers' products that use electrical energy.
We are an equal-opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.
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About UsOur humble roots date back to 1927, where, in the back of a garage on Chicago's northside, our founder, Edward Sundt, developed a small, fast-acting, protective fuse for use in sensitive test meters. Sundt wanted to call his new company producing these small fuses, “Little Fuse,” but wasn't allowed to trademark two such common words. So, instead he went with the one-word, misspelled “Littelfuse.”
For more than 95 years, Littelfuse has pioneered innovative products that help empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. With the ever-evolving electrification and electronification of customer applications, our product technologies are closely linked to sustainable applications such as electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy and energy storage, factory automation, power management and more.
Throughout our history, our people have been the foundation of our success — and that remains true today. Now more than ever, our bright and talented people are a strategic advantage for the company. From the production line to the engineering lab, the office or distribution center, Littelfuse people are an important part of a diverse, talented team of the best and brightest in the industry. While Littelfuse has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, we still maintain a small-company, entrepreneurial approach where your efforts will drive our culture, our business, and the overall success of the organization. No matter where you work or what you do, your contributions will make a difference at Littelfuse — everywhere, every day.
Littelfuse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, and/or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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