Product Manager

**** THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE TRAINING AT LS ELECTRIC IN SOUTH KOREA FOR SEVEN MONTHS *** Position Summary* We are seeking a highly capable Product Manager for power distribution equipment (MCCB, ACB, etc.) who will take ownership of product lifecycle management from a technical perspective. This role requires deep engineering understanding of power equipment and focuses on product reliability, quality management, failure analysis, and corrective action development. The Product Manager will serve as a key technical bridge between Korea HQ R&D and local engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure world-class product performance and reliability. *Key Responsibilities* *Product Lifecycle & Technical Ownership* • Own and manage the technical specifications and performance standards for power equipment products (MCCB, ACB, etc.). • Ensure consistent product quality across design, manufacturing, and field applications. • Monitor product performance throughout the lifecycle and drive continuous improvement initiatives. *Failure Analysis & Troubleshooting* • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for product defects identified in manufacturing processes or field/customer applications. • Perform technical troubleshooting of product failures using engineering principles. • Coordinate cross-functional teams to identify failure mechanisms and corrective actions. *Quality Improvement & Corrective Actions* • Develop short-term and long-term corrective and preventive action plans based on failure analysis. • Drive implementation of quality improvements in collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams. • Ensure effectiveness verification and validation of corrective actions. *Standardization & Documentation* • Establish and maintain documentation of failure cases, corrective actions, and improvement history. • Drive standardization of quality improvement processes and engineering practices. • Support continuous product quality monitoring and preventive quality initiatives. *Cross-functional & Global Collaboration* • Act as a technical liaison between Korea HQ R&D and local US engineering/quality teams. • Facilitate clear technical communication across multicultural and cross-functional teams. • Support alignment between product design intent and manufacturing execution. *Qualifications* *Education* • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline. *Required Skills* • Strong understanding of power equipment design, structure, and operating principles (MCCB, ACB or similar). • Ability to perform basic electrical and mechanical testing (e.g., continuity test, insulation resistance, operational performance tests). • Strong engineering problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional and multinational environment. • Proficiency in MS Office and basic engineering tools (CAD, drawing interpretation). *Preferred Qualifications* • Experience in product engineering, R&D, manufacturing engineering, or quality engineering in power equipment or electrical manufacturing industries. • Strong knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, 8D Report, Root Cause Analysis methodologies. • Experience with UL standards (UL 489, UL 1066 or similar) and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. • Experience working in manufacturing systems such as ERP, PLM, or MES. • Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks. • Bilingual capability in Korean and English preferred for direct collaboration with Korea HQ R&D teams.