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European Product Group Manager – CNC Machine Tools

West Midlands (with European travel)
Salary: £80,000 – £100,000 + Car Allowance (circa £50K or Company Car) + Benefits

The Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced European Product Group Manager to take a strategic leadership role within a world-class engineering and manufacturing organisation.

This role is perfect for someone who combines technical mastery of CNC machine tools with strong commercial acumen and a passion for driving product success across multiple European markets.

You’ll report directly to the European Group Engineering Director, leading a small team of Product Managers while working cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to ensure the product portfolio remains competitive, profitable, and innovative.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Development

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Define and deliver the European product strategy and roadmap for CNC machine tools.

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Conduct detailed market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and customer needs.

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Translate insights into actionable business cases and product initiatives.

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Oversee the full product lifecycle, from concept to market launch and end-of-life management.

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Develop product positioning and messaging to support sales and marketing activities.

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Deliver product training, technical content, and competitive insights for trade shows, sales teams, and customer presentations.

Leadership & Team Management

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Lead and inspire a team of Product Managers across Europe.

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Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer-focused product development.

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Set clear KPIs, performance metrics, and progression paths.

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Collaborate with internal teams to align strategy and execution across all European regions.

Person Specification

Essential:

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Proven experience in CNC machine tools or related capital equipment markets.

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Demonstrated leadership within product management or business development.

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Strong understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and commercial dynamics.

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Excellent communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.

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Highly analytical, comfortable using data and BI tools to inform decisions.

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Willingness to travel across Europe as required.

Desirable:

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Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.

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Multilingual capability or experience managing across international markets.

What’s on Offer
Car allowance or company car
Private healthcare and pension
Travel opportunities across Europe
Career progression within a global engineering group

Ready to lead innovation across Europe?
Apply today with your CV or contact the recruitment team for a confidential discussion