Product Line Director - Optical Transceivers

Your Job Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is seeking a Global Director of Product Line Management (PLM) to lead a high‑performing global team responsible for rugged embedded fiber optic transceiver product lines serving aerospace, defense, and space markets. This role has full ownership of product line strategy and P&L performance and plays a critical role in driving profitable growth, technology leadership, and long‑term value creation across mission‑critical optical communications portfolios. Our Team You will lead a distributed Product Line Management organization and partner closely with Engineering, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Marketing to align strategy, execution, and customer value across global markets. What You Will Do Own full product line P&L accountability, delivering revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and operating income targets. Define and execute global product line strategy aligned with business objectives and long‑term market opportunities. Develop and maintain product roadmaps, business plans, and go‑to‑market strategies for current and next‑generation products. Identify and evaluate growth opportunities across aerospace, defense, and space segments, including new applications and adjacencies. Lead market, customer, and competitive intelligence to guide portfolio optimization and investment decisions. Translate customer and market requirements into differentiated, ruggedized optical solutions in partnership with Engineering. Actively manage the full product lifecycle, from concept through launch, production, and end‑of‑life decisions. Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop product positioning, messaging, pricing strategies, and sales enablement tools. Engage directly with key customers and strategic prospects, serving as the voice of the customer across the organization. Lead, develop, and mentor a global PLM team while strengthening organizational capability and succession. Collaborate cross‑functionally to improve execution, operational alignment, and customer outcomes. Support strategic initiatives, including partnerships, acquisitions, and other inorganic growth opportunities. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Experience owning and managing product line P&L responsibility. Experience leading product management or product line teams in aerospace, defense, space, or other high‑reliability markets. Working knowledge of electrical and/or optical systems used in complex, mission‑critical applications. Experience collaborating across Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Marketing to deliver business results. Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 50%. What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications) MBA and/or technical degree. Experience with ruggedized fiber optic transceivers or optical communications technologies. Demonstrated success developing and executing global product strategies and roadmaps. Experience with value‑based pricing and commercial strategy in engineered products. Established customer relationships within aerospace, defense, or space markets. Experience leading teams through growth, change, or integration following acquisitions. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts. Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (ADD), disability, retirement. Paid vacation and time off, educational assistance. Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment may be conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Trial Attorney

Job Overview A law firm seeks a Senior Trial Attorney in Burbank, CA. This role involves representing clients in litigation and dispute resolution, managing cases from inception through resolution, and leading the department. The position offers a hybrid work environment. Duties Represent clients in court trials, hearings, arbitrations, and mediations. Develop case strategies and present arguments before judges and juries. Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs. Interview witnesses, gather evidence, and prepare for trial. Negotiate settlements and plea agreements when appropriate. Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on litigation matters. Work collaboratively with legal teams, paralegals, and investigators. Stay up to date with changes in laws, regulations, and legal precedents. Manage and supervise junior attorneys and support staff. Review and analyze complex employment law documents and contracts. Monitor compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements. Participate in client development and business generation activities. Maintain detailed case files and documentation. Develop and implement litigation budgets. Coordinate with expert witnesses and consultants. Requirements 5 years of litigation experience. 2 years of trial experience. Strong background in procedural rules. Education Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Certifications Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction(s). Skills Ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict deadlines. Superior project management and team leadership capabilities. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans. Paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO). Opportunities for professional development and continuing legal education (CLE). A supportive work environment dedicated to teamwork, integrity, and excellence in client service. J-18808-Ljbffr

Product Development Business Partner

dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, long term disability, tuition assistance, 401(k) All locations Chicago, United States; New York, United States; Philadelphia, United States; Princeton, United States. We are adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients. The Company Welcome to Munich Re Specialty - North America, a leading specialty insurance provider dedicated to delivering exceptional underwriting, claims, and risk management expertise to our partners and customers. As a trusted industry expert, we offer a broad range of comprehensive and customized solutions, including casualty, professional lines, property, surety, and public entity coverages. With the financial strength and global resources of our A Superior (A.M. Best) rated organization, we provide unmatched stability and reliability. Our team is committed to superior service levels, a distinctive approach to specialty solutions, and a deep understanding of the complex risks our clients face. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and experienced organization that is shaping the future of specialty insurance in North America. The Opportunity Future focused and always one step ahead! This Product Development Business Partner role will support our US underwriting teams by drafting and amending Reinsurance contracts, and policy coverage forms, and collaborating with claims and underwriting teams. This role reports to the Product Development Manager. Key Responsibilities Draft and review Reinsurance contract wordings that meet business unit negotiated terms and comply with internal guidelines and market standards. Provide guidance to underwriters on Reinsurance contract terms, conditions and coverages. End-to-End development of new insurance products to support multiple business units and coverage lines, including General Liability (Casualty, Excess and Umbrella), Commercial Property, Management and Professional Liability. Develop and maintain coverage forms and endorsements needed to support new and existing proprietary products to meet industry developments and trends. Remain apprised of U.S. case law, regulations, legal trends and emerging issues affecting insurance and reinsurance coverage matters. Compare and analyze competitor insurance policies providing a competitive edge, best-in-class products and deliberative underwriting. Review wordings evidencing 'covered business' to ensure Reinsurance contract terms and conditions are appropriate. Perform industry and regulatory research to support client needs and product compliance, and coordinate special projects to support strategic goals, as needed. Provide thought leadership and product support to assigned business lines including analyzing industry trends, regulatory developments, and product innovations. Qualifications Successful candidates will possess the following experience/skills/qualifications: Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school required. 10 years advanced experience of products, concepts and procedures relating to reinsurance and primary insurance products from previous law firm or relevant insurance company experience in product development, claims or progressive underwriting experience. Extensive knowledge of product development process and product knowledge based on previous law firm or relevant insurance experience in product development or claims in Standard, Specialty, Primary, Excess and Reinsurance lines of business, including sophisticated underwriting applications and techniques. Strong command of general re/insurance product concepts, regulatory concepts, legal concepts, along with a strong collaborative, proactive and self-starter nature Superior interpersonal, communication, and time management skills Solid ability to contribute in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and effectively deliver on multiple priority matters The Company is open to considering candidates in numerous locations, including Princeton (NJ), Philadelphia (PA), New York City (NY) or Chicago (IL). The salary range posted below reflects market variations across various locations. The offer will be adjusted per geography. The base salary range anticipated for this position is $138,400 - $215,000 , plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). The salary estimate is adjusted to reflect the varying market conditions across different locations, with the higher end being more aligned with the NYC job market. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range. We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits: Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible). Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan). Vision and dental insurance plans. Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary. Short and Long Term Disability coverage. Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children). Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity). In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy: A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded. Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries. Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee. A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost. Paid time off for eligible family care needs. Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses. A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation. Paid time off to volunteer in your community. At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services. We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. J-18808-Ljbffr