Associate Product Manager

Job Description:

The MIG Gun Division (Bernard / Tregaskiss) of ITW Welding is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team at Tregaskiss as an Associate Product Manager based onsite at our Windsor, Ontario facility.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of industry-leading robotic welding and automation solutions used by manufacturers around the world. Working closely with Segment Management, Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing teams, you will support the development, positioning, and growth of our product portfolio while helping deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving customer and market needs.

As an Associate Product Manager, you will play an active role in product lifecycle management, market research, competitive analysis, new product introductions, and customer-focused initiatives that drive business growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical knowledge with strategic thinking and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You'll have the opportunity to influence product direction, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the continued success of some of the most trusted brands in the welding industry.

If you are passionate about innovation, customer value, and bringing great products to market, we invite you to join our team.

How you will make an impact

Product Management Support

• Initiate and manage product updates, new product introductions, discontinuation, and pricing changes.

• Assist in defining product specifications and application requirements with engineering teams to support the development of robotic welding and automation solutions.

• Support the development and documentation of product launches, training materials, specification sheets, operator manuals, and learning management system (LMS) content.

• Develop an understanding of the end-user’s business and their unmet needs.

• Evaluate and report on product performance – sales volume, margins, and market share.

• Function as a liaison with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and appropriate division personnel to communicate, train and deliver product solutions that maintain market leadership.

• Represent brand category with internal team, channel partners and users through product knowledge, product support, training, tradeshows, and customer visits.

• Support trade shows, distributor open houses/training, and other industry events.

• Support the collection and synthesis of customer insights (VOC) and competitive intelligence through customer interviews, market research, and channel feedback.

• Technical product support

What you need to do to be successful in this role

• Cross Functional Communication - Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to establish productive relationships, collaborate in a team environment, and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including customers, suppliers, and key end-users. Ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Strong Organization Skills - Highly focused, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Teamwork - Must be a collaborative team player with a positive attitude, high motivation, and strong decision-making abilities.

• Self-Starting Initiative- Aggressive self-starter with the ability and willingness to learn and grow, work independently, and be resourceful.

• Technical Aptitude - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Knowledge of welding and automation products, including robotic welding systems, torches, consumables, peripherals, and their technical and commercial applications.

• Adaptability - Must be able to adjust to a changing work environment, competing demands and deadlines, frequent changes, delays and unexpected events with tact and poise.

• Presentation Skills - Demonstrated ability to present and facilitate in front of groups with crisp and impactful messaging.

• Driven - Persistent, goal-oriented, and results-driven mindset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience is required.

• 2 years of experience in a similar role preferred.

• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) is required. Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM (D365) software is a plus.

• Basic welding knowledge would be considered an asset.

• Must be available for up to 25% travel within the United States and Canada for customer visits, supplier meetings, and industry events.

Physical Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach, grab, with hands and arms and regularly required to walk.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Combination of standard office and production environments. Occasional exposure to Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, welding arc, welding fume, machinery, and controlled chemicals. Occasional exposure to noises in production environment from drills, pneumatic tools, forklifts, vacuum, vent, and other general production activities.

Company Information

Tregaskiss and Bernard have an unprecedented history within the ITW welding brands known for delivering quality, innovative semi-automatic, fixed automatic, cobot and robotic MIG guns, consumables and peripherals. Through vigorous research and development principals, Bernard and Tregaskiss have long developed products that position customer challenges and market trends at the forefront of our product innovation and technology.

Both companies started from simple beginnings, both small, both independently owned, both seeing considerable growth and prosperity. Forming an alliance, the two companies merged their expertise to provide the welding industry with a vision and commitment to make significant impacts within the welding industry.  

As part of the Illinois Tool Works (ITW) welding group family, Tregaskiss and Bernard combine their proven experience and deep technical knowledge to solve its customers’ toughest welding challenges and productivity goals.  

Learn More:

ITW: www.itw.com/

ITW Welding – Bernard & Tregaskiss: https://www.bernardtregaskiss.com/

ITW Welding – all brands: http://www.itwwelding.com/

EEO Statement

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, ITW does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by Canadian laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

Compensation Information:

Salary Range: The Product Design Engineer compensation package offers a competitive annual salary with an estimated range of $68,000 CAN to $80,000 CAN dependent on the geographic location, the successful candidate’s qualifications, and prior experience. We are committed to maintaining equitable and competitive salaries across different regions through regular reviews and adjustments.​

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits are available, additional details can be provided upon request.​