Product Director – Marine Systems

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

Product Director leading Marine Systems strategy, lifecycle, innovation, and global sales support. Driving growth for Nikkiso Applied Technologies’ cryogenic equipment and industrial-gas systems.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeHuntington Beach • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full life cycle of Marine Systems products, including product strategy development, market analysis, and customer engagement. Proven ability to drive product-line revenue growth and lead cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

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Product Strategy DevelopmentMarket AnalysisCustomer EngagementFinancial ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Product Lifecycle ManagementROI AnalysisProject BudgetingNPI SuccessSales ForecastingTechnical SalesProject ManagementManufacturing Process ImprovementValue Proposition DefinitionProduct Requirements Definition

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingNegotiatingTime ManagementGeneral ManagementMotivating Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

CryogenicsLNGIndustrial GasHydrogenClean EnergyVoice of CustomerMarket TrendsCustomer Satisfaction KPIsManufacturing/Engineering EnvironmentSafety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full life cycle of Marine Systems products from initial idea through development, manufacturing, service, maturity, and retirement
Develop and execute product strategy and multi-year roadmaps aligned with business objectives
Conduct market, industry, competitive, and Voice of Customer research
Define value propositions and product requirements for new and existing products
Drive continuous product improvement, manufacturing-process improvements, operating configurations, and product features
Identify customer needs through close interaction with customers and sales teams
Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, differentiators, and product positioning
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, and customers on product configurations and features
Develop at least one quarterly inorganic growth opportunity, such as acquisitions, joint ventures, conglomerations, or integration strategies
Support global sales teams and channel partners with product inquiries, customer calls, and product training
Gather customer feedback and monitor satisfaction to drive product improvements
Act as internal customer advocate and ensure roadmaps solve customer problems
Drive product-line revenue growth, profitability, market-share expansion, NPI success, product adoption, sales mix, and customer satisfaction KPIs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of industry best practices and standards of excellence
Extensive experience with relevant product lines
Industry experience and knowledge in cryogenics, LNG, industrial gas, hydrogen, and clean energy
Exceptional problem-solving, negotiating, time-management, and general-management skills
Financial skills and familiarity with revenue, bookings, gross margin, EBIT, project budgeting, and cost structure/management
Ability to motivate a results-driven team
Ability to work across departments to achieve meaningful results
Minimum 10 years of industry experience with related equipment, preferably in technical sales, project management, or general management
Proven record of exceeding business-development and sales targets, forecasting, strategic planning, and budgeting
Proven experience developing teams for technical business development
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Business with relevant work experience
Previous experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment is strongly preferred
Equivalent combination of experience and skills may be considered
Valid driver's license and clean driving history/driving abstract required for travel between facilities and client sites
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. may be required
Ability to work overtime, including weekdays, weekends, nights, and/or holidays, as workload dictates
Ability to meet stated physical demands, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing/balancing, stooping/kneeling, talking/hearing, and using fingers/hands
Compliance with Nikkiso safety requirements and required PPE use
Ability to travel extensively internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
Reasonable accommodations for work environmental and physical demands
New Employee Safety Training
Safety Awareness training
Ongoing job-specific 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