Product Development Manager

Business overview

Volex is a global leader in integrated manufacturing for performance-critical applications and a supplier of power products. We serve a diverse range of markets and customers, with particular expertise in cable assemblies, higher-level assemblies, data center power and connectivity, electric vehicle charging, and consumer electricals. We are headquartered in the UK and operate from 28 manufacturing locations with a global workforce of over 14,000 employees across 25 countries. Volex operates across five divisions: Complex Industrial Technology, Consumer Electricals, Electric Vehicles, Medical, and Off-Highway/Specialist Automotive. Our products are sold through our own locally based sales teams and through authorized distributor partners to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies worldwide. All of the products and services that we offer are integral to the increasingly complex digital world in which we live, providing power and connectivity from the most common household items to the most complex medical equipment.

Why Join Volex

• High-growth EV business
• Direct impact on future charging technologies
• Global customer exposure
• Opportunity to build Singapore as Volex's EV Charging Development Hub

Reporting To

VP Global Engineering

Role Purpose

Lead Volex's Portable EV Charging Product Roadmap and Product Development activities, driving the development of next-generation portable charging products including:

• Gen2 Bidirectional North America (NACS + J1772)
• Gen2 Unidirectional North America
• Gen2 European Portable Charger
• China GB Standard Charger
• Future E-Bike Charging Platforms

The role will own product strategy, technology roadmap, OEM engagement, commercialization support, and cross-functional execution from concept through mass production.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term product roadmap.
• Identify technology trends in EV charging, V2G and portable charging solutions.
• Define product requirements based on customer and market needs.
• Build business cases for regional product expansion.

Product Development

• Lead end-to-end NPI activities.
• Oversee hardware, firmware, industrial design and testing activities.
• Ensure delivery of OEM prototype samples and beta testing programs.

Customer Engagement

• Interface directly with OEMs and strategic customers.
• Gather VOC inputs and convert them into product specifications.
• Support customer demonstrations and technical presentations.

Commercial & Cross Functional Leadership

• Work with Sales and Product Management to launch new products.
• Coordinate Engineering, Quality, Operations and Supply Chain teams.

Key Skills Summary:

Technical Skills

• EVSE
• ICCPD
• NACS/J1772
• Portable Chargers
• V2G / Bidirectional Charging
• IEC 61851 / UL Standards

Leadership Skills

• Product Strategy
• Product Roadmaps
• OEM Engagement
• Project Management
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Commercial Acumen

Requirements:

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Mechatronics

Experience

• 10+ years product development experience
• 5+ years EV charging industry experience
• Experience with:
• EVSE
• ICCPD
• NACS
• J1772
• IEC 61851
• UL standards

Equal Opportunity Statement

Volex is committed to upholding fair, inclusive, and non-discriminatory employment practices. All employment decisions are based strictly on job-related qualifications and merit, without regard to personal characteristics unrelated to job performance. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination, harassment, and the use of child labour. Volex also recognises and respects the right of employees to representation and collective bargaining, and we are dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful, and empowering work environment for all.