Company Description

American Calan is a developer and manufacturer of specialized equipment utilized in the field of Animal Science. The Calan Feeding System is utilized to manage, monitor and measure feed intake of livestock participating nutritional, environmental and healthcare studies. Our systems are installed at the top public and private Animal Science institutions around the world including universities, government agencies, feed producers and animal health providers. This research field positively impacts our global food supply, animal welfare and our environment. Our brand is well recognized and respected across the industry. We are 100% customer centric in our approach.

Role Description

General Manager of Product Development and Engineering

Location: Northwood, NH (On-site)

About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic General Manager of Product Development and Engineering to join our team at Calan. This full-time, on-site role will report directly to our president and lead our product development and existing product support efforts. You will manage a small team of highly experienced team members and regularly interact with suppliers, service providers, and partners.

About Us: Calan is a small company that punches above its weight. With technology in agriculture rapidly evolving, we have an exciting growth opportunity ahead of us, and this role will be pivotal to our success!

Key Responsibilities:

Lead product development and support for existing products.

Manage a team of experienced professionals.

Collaborate with suppliers, service providers, and partners.

Meet with customers and internal teams to understand market needs and practical uses of our system.

Shape product development strategy based on market insights.

Travel domestically and internationally to visit customers, attend trade shows, and support company growth.

Qualifications:

Broad set of product design skills, including mechanical, material, and electrical engineering.

Ability to work closely with internal teams and a network of suppliers and service providers.
Background in animal science is a bonus but not required.
Strong leadership and communication skills.

Why Join Us? Calan offers a unique combination of being a small New Hampshire company while operating on a global scale. If you have the necessary balance of skills and are looking for a company where you can make a real impact in an important market, we would love to hear from you.

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