Global Product Manager – Solid Wire
ESAB · Gothenburg
Job Description:
Global Product Manager – Solid Wire (Non & Low Alloy)
📍 Location: Any European location where ESAB has a legal entity
This role leads the global Non- & Low-Alloy Solid Wire product portfolio as a business unit. You will define and execute the global product strategy, manage the product lifecycle end-to-end, and drive profitable growth across all regions. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise in welding consumables and metallurgy with strong commercial acumen and strategic execution capabilities to deliver customer value and business performance.
What You’ll be doing:
Develop and execute the global product strategy and roadmap for non- and low-alloy solid wire products.
Own portfolio positioning, value proposition, and lifecycle management from concept through phase-out.
Drive new product introductions (NPI), portfolio simplification, standardization, and cost-down initiatives.
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Sourcing, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain to ensure successful execution and reliable supply.
Support pricing strategy, profitability improvement, and long-range portfolio planning.
Align global strategy with regional market requirements and customer needs.
Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and VOC insights to identify growth opportunities and translate them into actionable initiatives.
Support regional sales and marketing teams with technical positioning, product training, and key customer engagement activities.
Optimize manufacturing footprint, capacity utilization, quality, and cost competitiveness across the global organization.
Travel Requirement: Approximately 25–30% global travel expected.
What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Business, or a related field.
Proven experience in global product management within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of welding consumables and solid wire applications.
Background in welding, metallurgy, or materials engineering.
Experience with non- and low-alloy steel solid wires is highly preferred.
Strong commercial mindset with analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
Ability to work effectively in a global matrix organization and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
Fluent English language skills.
Curious, proactive, and customer-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
What we can offer:
Additional Benefits: Annual performance bonus, car allowance, pension insurance, service-based financial bonuses.
Hybrid Work: Enjoy flexibility with a modern hybrid work environment.
LinkedIn Learning Access: Expand your skills with unlimited learning opportunities.
Continuous Performance Feedback: Grow through regular, structured performance discussions.
Supportive Environment: Thrive in a collaborative culture that values your contribution.
Career Opportunities: Grow and develop your career in alignment with your aspirations.
About ESAB 🌍
Founded in 1904 with the invention of the world’s first welding electrode, ESAB has been shaping the history of welding and fabrication for over a century. Through continuous innovation, strategic acquisitions, and a strong legacy of design leadership, we’ve built one of the most complete portfolios in welding, cutting, and gas control technology.
Today, ESAB operates in 47 countries with around 9,000 associates, serving industrial and healthcare applications worldwide. Since becoming an independent, publicly traded company in 2022, we continue to grow through innovation, customer-led design, and our ESAB Business Excellence (EBX) model.
Guided by our purpose – Shaping the world we imagine – we are building a $4B enterprise by driving sustainable solutions, empowering talent, and creating value for our customers, shareholders, and communities.
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