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What is the difference between Associate Product vs Product Manager?

AspectAssociate ProductProduct Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, relevant internships or certificationsBachelor's or master's degree, extensive experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentSupportive, entry-level, collaborative teamsLeadership role, strategic planning, cross-functional coordination
Employer & Industry UsageStartups, tech companies, product teamsEstablished companies, tech giants, product-driven organizations

The Associate Product role is typically an entry-level position focused on supporting product development, conducting research, and assisting senior team members. In contrast, a Product Manager holds a strategic leadership role, overseeing product lifecycle, making key decisions, and coordinating across departments. While both roles require a strong understanding of the product and industry, the Associate Product is often a stepping stone toward becoming a Product Manager.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate product manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Product Manager, you need analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a background in business, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with product management tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana, and experience with data analytics platforms such as Google Analytics or Mixpanel, are typically beneficial. Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability help you collaborate across departments and respond to changing user needs. These skills are essential for successfully driving product initiatives and ensuring alignment with business goals.

What is an associate product manager?

Associate Product Managers (APMs) are entry-level professionals who help develop and manage products within an organization. They work under the guidance of senior product managers, assisting with tasks such as market research, product development, and coordination between engineering, design, and marketing teams. APMs gain hands-on experience in the product lifecycle and often use this role as a stepping stone to more senior product management positions.

What are some common challenges faced by associate product managers, and how can they overcome them?

Associate Product Managers often face the challenge of balancing input from multiple stakeholders while maintaining focus on the product's vision and goals. Navigating ambiguity and managing shifting priorities are also typical hurdles, as projects can evolve quickly based on market feedback or leadership direction. To overcome these challenges, it's important to develop strong communication skills, stay organized with clear documentation, and proactively seek mentorship from senior product managers. Building relationships across engineering, design, and marketing teams can also help ensure alignment and smooth collaboration.
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Associate Product Engineer

BIOHORIZONS IMPLANT SYSTEMS

Birmingham, AL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

This position is onsite based in Hoover, AL and is not open to remote work.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.


An Associate Product Engineer supports the maintenance and improvement of existing company products and associated records. Performance in execution of these activities contributes to supplier, customer and regulatory agency perceptions of the company. An Associate Product Engineer assists with design changes, preparation and maintenance of design records, engineering documentation updates, and technical support of manufacturing activities under the guidance of more senior engineering personnel. The position coordinates closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations and cross-functional teams to support timely delivery of conforming products that meets or exceeds customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Adhere with the company’s Quality Management System to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Support the maintenance and improvement of existing products. This requires developing knowledge of:
    • Design of medical device parts and products.
    • General design requirements for:
      • Product function.
      • Interface with other products.
      • Ease of manufacture.
      • Aesthetics.
    • Drawing production per ASME Y14.5 including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
    • Material composition requirements.
    • Surface finish requirements.
    • Existing company products.
  • Assist in the proper creation of Design Records such as:
    • Document Change Request system:
      • Organize, track, and process Document Change Requests as assigned.
      • Distribute new and revised drawings for approvals and update master drawing files.
      • Support documentation of impact to existing product inventory (parts disposition).
    • Document Drawing Files:
      • Support superseding old drawings with new releases.
      • Assist with obsolescence of discontinued product drawings and other design records.
      • Update master drawing file index to reflect latest drawing revision.
  • Support process and procedure development for manufacture and packaging of existing and new products such as:
    • Assist in addressing product manufacturing nonconformances.
    • Support real-time manufacturing solutions.
    • Assist with validation of processing and packaging activities as assigned.
    • Support product and process optimization efforts.
  • Assist in the assessment of customer complaints requiring engineering assistance.
    • Support review of product trend investigation reports.
  • Support planning and execution of testing and documentation activities associated with product changes.
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and communicate project status clearly to team members and management.

Qualifications:

  • Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Must have the ability to manage multiple assignments while developing technical knowledge in a regulated environment.
  • The ability to travel overnight may be necessary using standard modes of travel, the ability to rent a car and hotel.


Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, preferred) and/or equivalent work experience required.
  • 0-3 years experience with standard MS Windows applications (Word, Excel) and CAD software package; 3-D modeling preferred.
  • 0-3 years work experience in engineering, medical device field preferred; internship, co-op, or product support experience preferred.

Benefits

  • 2 comprehensive medical plan options to choose from available the first of each month following your date of hire
  • Flexible Spending Account or HSA Account available
  • Vision Benefits
  • Company paid Dental Insurance for employee and dependents
  • Wellness Plan
  • 401k with 5% matching
  • Generous PTO plan including 11 paid holidays, 2 Floating Holidays and Community Service Hours
  • Company paid Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Company provided Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Social events for employees and family


Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Please note that any offer of employment made by BioHorizons is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation to include a pre-employment drug screen.