A Product Development Manager is responsible for developing new products by identifying potential markets or requirements, perhaps by conducting market research. Determines the product requirements, specifications, production timetables and pricing. introduction. May also develop marketing strategies.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers responsible for complex customer programs. Manage a team of approximately six direct reports, with potential for future growth. Recruit, onboard, coach, evaluate, and develop project management talent while fostering accountability and continuous improvement. Build a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on execution and customer satisfaction.
Program & Project Management:
Direct multiple concurrent development and manufacturing transfer projects from kickoff through production. Establish project plans, milestones, resource requirements, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies. Ensure successful introduction of products into high-volume manufacturing environments. Drive cross-functional collaboration between engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, sourcing, and manufacturing teams. Monitor project performance and proactively resolve schedule, cost, and technical issues. Communicate project status, risks, and executive-level updates to internal stakeholders and customers.
Manufacturing & Operations:
Lead product launches into domestic and international manufacturing facilities. Support both new product introduction (NPI) and contract manufacturing programs. Improve project execution processes and standardize best practices across the organization. Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure production readiness, quality, and successful ramp-up.
Quality & Compliance:
Ensure projects comply with applicable quality management systems and customer requirements. Support continuous process improvement initiatives. Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams throughout development and manufacturing transfer activities.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. 10+ years of progressive experience leading technical or manufacturing-focused programs. Demonstrated success bringing products into high-volume manufacturing (annual production in the thousands to tens of thousands of units). Experience leading cross-functional engineering and operations teams through product commercialization. Proven people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and employee development. Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously. Strong communication, organizational, and executive presentation skills.
Preferred Experience:
Experience working with global manufacturing operations, including offshore production partners. Background supporting both product development and contract manufacturing programs. Working knowledge of
ISO 9001
quality systems. Experience with ISO 13485 or regulated manufacturing environments is highly desirable. Understanding of supply chain, procurement, manufacturing operations, quality systems, and engineering change management. Financial acumen including project budgets, forecasting, and resource planning.
The successful candidate will:
Build and develop a highly engaged Project Management team. Deliver projects into production on schedule and within budget. Improve project execution consistency and organizational processes. Successfully manage customer expectations while balancing business priorities. Serve as a trusted leader across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and executive leadership.
Ideal Candidate:
You are a hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex problems, building strong teams, and driving products from development into full-scale manufacturing. You thrive in fast-paced environments, communicate effectively with both customers and executive leadership, and know how to balance technical challenges with business priorities.
A bit about us:
- The ideal candidate is an accomplished engineering or operations leader with a strong background in manufacturing program execution, team development, and cross-functional leadership. This individual will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and ready for scalable production. This position reports to executive leadership and plays a key role in supporting company growth through successful product launches and manufacturing readiness. Why join us? -
Key Perks:
Competitive salary Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company matching Company-paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) Generous paid time off Employee Assistance Program (EAP) #manufacturing #firmware #electronics #manufacturing #project-management #engineering #industrial #product-design #product-development #consumer-goods #embedded #prototyping #quality-control #budget-management #strategic-planning #root-cause-analysis #new-product-introduction #manufacturing-processes #cross-functional-team-leadership #tier4
