Product Manager – P10i Engine Programme

About the role

POWERTECH Engines, an EDGE Group company, is looking for a Product Manager to own the end‑to‑end delivery of the P10i Engine Programme – a 10 HP fuel‑injected engine for tactical and ISR UAVs. This single‑threaded owner role combines technical authority with commercial responsibility across product definition, development, testing, and series production.

Key responsibilities

• Define and maintain the P10i product roadmap, requirements, configuration baseline, and master schedule.
• Make technical and commercial decisions within delegated authority, driving design‑to‑cost, value engineering and BOM cost reduction.
• Ensure manufacturability and readiness for high‑volume production at the Powertech Italy facility.
• Lead engine architecture, EFI/ECU calibration, performance, endurance, reliability and installation envelope decisions.
• Own programme milestones, risk mitigation, recovery plans and customer delivery commitments.
• Manage supplier selection, cost, quality, capacity and dual‑sourcing of critical items.
• Define test and qualification strategy, approve test plans and review results; participate in test‑cell, integration, flight‑test and field‑trial activities.
• Act as primary technical and commercial contact for customers and integrators, and support RFQ/SOW definition and pricing negotiations.

Required profile

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Automotive, Propulsion Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 6+ years experience in engine/powertrain development or technical product management within UAV, aerospace, automotive or motorsport sectors.
• Proven track record of owning a product through development, qualification and delivery.
• Strong background in design‑to‑cost, value engineering, BOM cost management and commercially driven technical decisions.
• Demonstrated supplier management and cross‑functional leadership experience.

Required skills

• Engine and powertrain development
• EFI/ECU systems and calibration
• Design‑to‑cost and value engineering
• BOM cost management
• Supplier selection and management
• Test‑cell, integration and flight‑test execution