Product Manager
Product Manager – Advanced Cooling TechnologiesLocation: ElmhurstCompensation: Up to $130K base + 10% bonusIf you're looking for a role where you can make a visible impact, work closely with customers, and help shape highly engineered products used in cutting-edge industries, this opportunity is worth exploring.This growing, family-owned manufacturer designs custom process cooling systems that support some of the world's most advanced technologies — including medical devices, MRI systems, electron optics, x-ray applications, and other high-tech equipment. The company offers a collaborative, hands-on environment where employees are valued as long-term contributors rather than just another number.Their culture is refreshingly down-to-earth, team-oriented, and non-corporate. Leadership is accessible, ideas are welcomed, and people genuinely enjoy working together. If you're tired of bureaucracy and want the ability to influence products, customers, and processes directly, this could be a strong fit.What You'll Be Doing Work directly with customers to define new product applications, specifications, timelines, and cost targetsModify and configure products to meet customer requirementsGenerate pricing quotations and technical submittalsManage and monitor KPIs for assigned product linesDevelop customer-specific service programsTroubleshoot and support chillers in the fieldCollaborate closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure customer expectations are metCommunicate technical, service, and pricing updates to OEM customersWhat They're Looking For Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringStrong organizational and project management skillsExcellent communication and customer interaction abilitiesAbility to solve technical problems in a hands-on environmentPositive attitude and willingness to support the teamComfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and customersPreferred Experience Refrigeration or HVAC systems knowledgeProduct Management or Application Engineering experienceExperience supporting technical products in a manufacturing environmentWhy People Like Working Here Family-owned company with a stable, long-term mindsetFriendly, open culture without heavy corporate politicsHigh visibility and ability to make an impactOpportunity to grow into future leadership rolesCollaborative engineering-driven environmentStrong work-life balance and leadership accessibilityThis is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical knowledge, customer interaction, and product ownership in an innovative manufacturing environment.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #inauto