Product Director – Industrial Gas Plants

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

Product Director leading industrial gas plant strategy, lifecycle management, and innovation for Nikkiso, a cryogenic equipment and industrial gases manufacturer. Driving global sales, product development, and market growth.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeHuntington Beach • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $127,000 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management for Industrial Gas Plants, with a strong focus on developing and executing product strategies, driving revenue growth, and leading cross-functional teams. Possesses extensive knowledge in cryogenics and industrial gas, along with proven financial acumen and the ability to motivate teams towards achieving business development targets.

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Product ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCryogenics Industry KnowledgeFinancial AcumenCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Product Strategy DevelopmentMarket ResearchROI AnalysisManufacturing Process ImprovementProject ManagementSales ForecastingBudgetingTechnical SalesProduct DevelopmentCustomer Satisfaction KPIs

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingNegotiatingTime ManagementTeam MotivationInterdepartmental Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Chemical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

Industrial GasCryogenicsManufacturing EnvironmentSafety TrainingNikkiso Safety Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage product management for all Industrial Gas Plants within the Applied Technologies Business Unit
Drive products’ end-to-end success from concept through development, launch, manufacturing, service, maturity, and retirement
Develop and execute product strategies and multi-year roadmaps aligned with business objectives
Conduct market, industry, customer, and competitive research to define needs, trends, gaps, value propositions, and product requirements
Lead continuous product improvement through manufacturing-process improvements, operating configurations, enhanced features, low-cost manufacturing techniques, and closed-loop feedback
Identify and evaluate new product opportunities and enhancements
Build business cases for new product development, including ROI analysis and project justification
Lead Voice of Customer research and translate customer pain points into engineering requirements
Participate as a core team member in product development projects
Coordinate with sales, marketing, engineering, operations, customers, and cross-functional teams
Develop at least one quarterly inorganic growth opportunity, including acquisitions, joint ventures, conglomerations, or integration and extension strategies
Serve as product expert and champion for global sales teams and channel partners
Address product inquiries, join customer calls, deliver product training, gather feedback, and monitor customer satisfaction
Advocate internally for customer-aligned product roadmaps and features
Drive revenue growth, profitability, gross margin, market share, NPI success, product adoption, sales mix, and customer satisfaction KPIs
Travel internationally to client offices, sites, production facilities, industrial/construction job sites, trade shows, and industry events as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of industry experience with related equipment, preferably in technical sales, project management, or general management
Proven track record of overachieving business development targets, sales targets, forecasting, strategic planning, and budgeting
Proven experience developing teams for technical business development
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or Business with relevant work experience
Previous experience working in a manufacturing/engineering environment is strongly preferred
Equivalent combination of experience and skills may be considered
Knowledge of industry best practices and standards of excellence
Extensive experience with relevant product lines
Specific industry experience and knowledge in cryogenics and industrial gas
Exceptional problem solving, negotiating, time management, and general management skills
Financial skills and strong familiarity with revenue, bookings, gross margin, EBIT, project budgeting, cost structure/management, and other financial metrics
Ability to motivate a result-driven team
Ability to work across departments to reach meaningful results
Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or controls
Overtime may be necessary, including weekdays, weekends, nights, and/or holidays
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. may be required
Valid driver’s license and clean driving history/driving abstract required for travel between facilities and client sites/offices
New Employee Safety Training and Safety Awareness training required
Ongoing job-specific training required as determined by management
Compliance with Nikkiso safety requirements and PPE requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary of $127,000 - $187,000 annually
Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Safety-related training provided and tracked by the EHS Manager
Job-specific ongoing training modules
Nikkiso-provided PPE as/when needed, including safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut-resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and dust masks
Equal opportunity employment and commitment to an inclusive environment