Product Development Manager – Training & Technical Enablement (Aerospace & Defense)

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor early-career engineers through end-to-end product development projects, emphasizing applied learning and innovation.
• Design and deliver structured training programs covering the full product lifecycle, including concept design, simulation, optimization, prototyping, and validation.
• Facilitate hands-on workshops and masterclasses on PLM, Design of Experiments (DOE), sensitivity analysis, PIDO, and simulation data management.
• Coach engineering teams on integrating simulation workflows within PLM environments for better collaboration and performance.
• Drive technical enablement initiatives by developing learning paths and project templates aligned with industry standards.
• Supervise prototype projects to ensure participants apply engineering principles and data-driven methodologies effectively.
• Collaborate with academic partners and internal stakeholders to evolve the training curriculum in line with emerging technologies.
• Measure and report on training outcomes and participant competency development.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in product development, lifecycle management, optimization, or simulation-led engineering.
• Proven experience in the Aerospace & Defense sector.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or training engineering teams through project-based learning.
• Strong proficiency in PLM systems such as Teamcenter or Windchill.
• Deep knowledge of simulation-driven workflows.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing or managing graduate enablement programs or technical training academies.
• Exposure to industry-academia collaboration projects or innovation challenges.
• Ability to translate complex engineering principles into accessible, experiential learning formats.

About the Company

Fluid Codes is a technology leader focused on advancing engineering excellence and innovation within the Aerospace and Defense sectors.