Product Manager, Filler Metals

Job Description:
Founded in 1904, ESAB Corporation is a premier narrowly diversified global leader in connected fabrication technology and gas control solutions. Our rich history of innovative products, workflow solutions, and business system, ESAB Business Excellence, enables our purpose of Shaping the World We Imagine™. We’re looking to hire a talented Product Manager, Filler Metals for our location in Hanover, PA.
The Product Manager, Filler Metals owns the strategy, lifecycle management, and commercial success of the stainless steel and low alloy solid wire portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of marketing, sales, R&D, and operations, translating customer and market needs into profitable growth in a highly competitive, technically driven market.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical understanding of welding consumables with commercial acumen and hands-on product management experience in industrial or metals markets.
Primary Duties
Technical & Application Support
Provide product expertise on welding processes, alloys, standards (AWS, ASME, ISO), and certifications
Work with application engineering to define product performance requirements and competitive benchmarks
Product Strategy & Portfolio Management
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of stainless-steel and low-alloy welding wire products, from ideation through launch, optimization, and phase-out
Manage product positioning, value propositions, and differentiation in a largely commoditized market
Drive portfolio rationalization and SKU optimization to improve profitability and operational efficiency
Market & Customer Insight
Conduct market analysis on industry trends, competitive offerings, pricing, and substitution threats
Gather voice-of-customer input through sales teams, distributors, key accounts, and application engineers
Identify unmet needs across end-markets such as oil & gas, chemical processing, food & beverage, power generation, and general fabrication
Pricing & Commercial Support
Develop pricing strategies, list prices, and discount guidelines in coordination with sales and finance
Support margin management initiatives, including cost-to-serve and value-based pricing
Create product tools, data sheets, comparison guides, and training materials for sales and distributors
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with R&D and manufacturing on new product development, formulation changes, and cost reduction initiatives
Collaborate with supply chain to manage availability, forecasts, and lifecycle transitions
Support marketing campaigns, trade shows, and product launches
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related technical field
7+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, or technical marketing within welding consumables, metals, or industrial products
Strong understanding of stainless-steel alloys, welding processes (MIG, TIG, FCAW), and filler metal applications
Experience working cross-functionally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
MBA or advanced business degree
Experience with global or regional product portfolios
Familiarity with AWS/ISO welding standards and certifications
Prior experience in a competitive, price-sensitive commodity market
Success Metrics
Revenue growth and margin improvement of the stainless-steel wire portfolio
Market share gains in targeted segments and applications
Successful product launches and lifecycle execution
Improved portfolio simplicity and cost competitiveness
Work Environment
This position is eligible for Hybrid remote work, with at least 3 days/week in person at the office
Remains in a stationary position 50% of the time and involves additional physical demands such as ascending/descending stairs, walking stooping and standing.
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment ‘PPE’ when working/visiting manufacturing and plant locations.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery including but not limited to printer, tablets, cell phones.
May be exposed to varying weather during travel.
Travel up to 30% (US, Canada and Mexico).