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Product Design + Development Manager
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Yota Xpedition LLC
Alburtis, PA (In Person)
$70,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Product Design + Development Manager at Yota Xpedition LLC Product Design + Development Manager at Yota Xpedition LLC in Alburtis, Pennsylvania Posted in 12 days ago.
OUR PERKSWhy youll love working at
Manage the product opportunity analysis board in collaboration with the sales and marketing teamMaintain clear status, prioritization, and next actions for every opportunity in the pipelineEnsure the board is always current, organized, and reflects an accurate picture of what's in queueTranslate approved opportunities into active product development projects with clear briefs and timelines
Manage a portfolio of new product launches and ensure steady weekly throughputDrive projects through each stage of the product development systemMaintain clear timelines, next actions, and accountability for every projectEnsure products reach launch-ready status with zero loose ends
Lead in-house product design using SolidWorks, producing concept models, design iterations, and production-ready filesManage freelancers, agencies, and contractors to deliver CAD, drawings, and design revisionsWrite clear briefs and requirements for design/engineering deliverablesTrack deliverables and hold partners accountable to deadlinesEnsure design outputs meet our standards for fitment, manufacturability, and quality
Receive, install, and test product prototypes on Toyota vehiclesDocument fitment, performance, and quality issues with photos, measurements, and notesProvide actionable revision feedback to designers and manufacturersValidate final samples prior to approving products for production
Coordinate with overseas manufacturers to ensure timely and accurate production executionCommunicate revisions, approvals, and requirements clearly across time zonesConfirm production specs, BOMs, packaging requirements, and QC expectationsEnsure products meet cost targets and arrive on schedule for launches
Coordinate with Ecommerce and Customer Experience to ensure smooth product releaseConfirm product readiness items are complete: SKUs, instructions, packaging, naming, and documentationEnsure internal teams have what they need to sell and support the product confidentlyFlag launch risks early and proactively drive solutions to keep timelines intact
You're also hands-on and mechanically curious. You don't mind getting dirty, turning wrenches, installing prototypes, and measuring fitment with calipers to validate real-world performance. You can communicate clearly with designers, engineers, and overseas manufacturers, and you know how to turn ambiguous feedback into precise next steps. Most importantly, you care about building products that are genuinely great in design, in function, and in finish, and you're excited to own the full execution that makes those launches happen.
Type:
full-timeJob Description:
PRODUCT DESIGN + DEVELOPMENT
MANAGERLocation:
Alburtis, PennsylvaniaPosition:
OnsiteTiming:
Immediate HiringCompensation:
Salary starting at $70,000 annuallyABOUT USWere Yota Xpedition, the trusted and guided online source for Toyota truck and SUV modifications. Our mission is to make it easy to modify Toyota vehicles. We do this by empowering our customers with the confidence and knowledge they need to modify their vehicles.OUR PERKSWhy youll love working at
Yota Xpedition:
Employee discounts on aftermarket parts and accessories for your own Toyota buildsTeam outings and experiences that build real camaraderie, not just company eventsStrong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, IRA investment options, and paid time offCompetitive compensation based on skill, ownership, and performanceA clear growth path and development roadmap as we scale the business and expand the product lineupA high-growth, fast-paced environment where youll work alongside a team that shares the same core values and takes pride in building something meaningful togetherYOUR ROLELocation:
Alburtis, PennsylvaniaType:
Full TimeHours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday -FridayCompensation:
Starting at $70,000 annuallyType:
Salary (Overtime Exempt)The Product Development Manager owns the end-to-end execution of Yota Xpeditions proprietary product launches, from concept through design, prototyping, testing, overseas production, and final launch readiness. This role will drive our product development system and ensures every project moves forward with clear next actions, strong vendor accountability, and on-time deliverables. Youll coordinate freelance designers and overseas manufacturers, manage sample shipments, and perform hands-on fitment and testing on real Toyota vehicles. Your mission is to keep a high volume of products flowing through the pipeline while maintaining quality, fitment, and readiness for release.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESOpportunity Pipeline Management:
You will own the management of our product opportunity board.Manage the product opportunity analysis board in collaboration with the sales and marketing teamMaintain clear status, prioritization, and next actions for every opportunity in the pipelineEnsure the board is always current, organized, and reflects an accurate picture of what's in queueTranslate approved opportunities into active product development projects with clear briefs and timelines
Proprietary Product Management:
You will own the proprietary product pipeline from design to launch.Manage a portfolio of new product launches and ensure steady weekly throughputDrive projects through each stage of the product development systemMaintain clear timelines, next actions, and accountability for every projectEnsure products reach launch-ready status with zero loose ends
Product Design and Development:
You will own the the coordination of in-house and outsourced design + engineering execution.Lead in-house product design using SolidWorks, producing concept models, design iterations, and production-ready filesManage freelancers, agencies, and contractors to deliver CAD, drawings, and design revisionsWrite clear briefs and requirements for design/engineering deliverablesTrack deliverables and hold partners accountable to deadlinesEnsure design outputs meet our standards for fitment, manufacturability, and quality
Product Testing and Fitment:
You will own the process of validating product testing and fitment.Receive, install, and test product prototypes on Toyota vehiclesDocument fitment, performance, and quality issues with photos, measurements, and notesProvide actionable revision feedback to designers and manufacturersValidate final samples prior to approving products for production
Supplier and Production Execution:
You will own the management of our manufacturing execution and production readiness.Coordinate with overseas manufacturers to ensure timely and accurate production executionCommunicate revisions, approvals, and requirements clearly across time zonesConfirm production specs, BOMs, packaging requirements, and QC expectationsEnsure products meet cost targets and arrive on schedule for launches
Product Launch Readiness:
You will own cross functional launch readiness with the ecommerce and customer experience team.Coordinate with Ecommerce and Customer Experience to ensure smooth product releaseConfirm product readiness items are complete: SKUs, instructions, packaging, naming, and documentationEnsure internal teams have what they need to sell and support the product confidentlyFlag launch risks early and proactively drive solutions to keep timelines intact
YOUR CREDENTIALSMust Have Skills:
Hands-on SolidWorks experience with the ability to produce concept models and production-ready CAD files independentlyStrong industrial design instincts with the ability to translate a product opportunity into a defined form, function, and fitment briefProven ability to manage a high-volume project portfolio with deadlines, dependencies, and cross-functional coordinationStrong mechanical aptitude with the ability to install, test, and evaluate physical product samples on Toyota vehiclesExperience working with overseas suppliers and manufacturers (China, Taiwan, etc.), including communicating revisions and managing timelinesAbility to read, interpret, and communicate technical drawings and CAD filesStrong documentation skills to produce clear test reports with photos, measurements, and actionable feedbackHighly organized and process-driven with experience operating inside project management systems (Monday.com preferred)Strongly Preferred:
Familiarity with the truck and SUV aftermarket spaceExperience with manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, bending, welding, powder coating, and fastenersBackground in automotive accessories, off-road products, powersports, or other consumer durable goods categoriesHands-on experience designing or testing aftermarket components (bumpers, racks, sliders, skid plates, suspension parts, lighting, etc.)Experience directing freelance industrial designers or CAD contractors and managing design-to-production workflowsIS THIS YOU
?You're the kind of person who gets satisfaction from seeing a product go from a blank page to a customer's hands, and you care deeply about what it looks like and how well it works along the way. You have strong design instincts and the technical skill to execute in SolidWorks yourself, but you also know how to brief and direct others to get the best output. You thrive in execution mode, love running a clean system, and take pride in keeping projects moving without needing to be chased. You're highly organized, detail-oriented, and naturally proactive. When something stalls, you notice it immediately and take action to unblock it.You're also hands-on and mechanically curious. You don't mind getting dirty, turning wrenches, installing prototypes, and measuring fitment with calipers to validate real-world performance. You can communicate clearly with designers, engineers, and overseas manufacturers, and you know how to turn ambiguous feedback into precise next steps. Most importantly, you care about building products that are genuinely great in design, in function, and in finish, and you're excited to own the full execution that makes those launches happen.