Product Development Innovation Lead Overview Right Rope is a fast-growing, continuous-improvement-minded rope manufacturing company, passionate about making the highest quality rope in the world. As we grow, we are looking for motivated, conscientious people to join our team and help design, develop and manufacture world-class rope for arborists and forestry professionals, boating and marine applications, electrical contractors, search and rescue operations, industrial rigging and lifting, recreation, and much more. Your passion for innovative design and continuous improvement will push us to lead our industry with the highest quality products possible, and will make this a rewarding position. Your leadership and work in this department directly impacts helping people get their jobs done safely with American-made, high-quality products while creating a positive and productive environment for our team to work in. About You You are looking for an opportunity that has a lot of growth potential where you can make a big impact. You care about working with good people and doing meaningful work. You are part artist and part scientist. You love the idea of creating products that improve people's lives and make their work safer. You like technical work and enjoy creating high-quality, tangible results. You want to improve everyday and you enjoy pushing for what's possible. You work well with a team and can be accountable for your independent work. You love the idea of growing something from the ground up and taking ownership for results. Responsibilities The Product Development Innovation Lead will work hands-on with the founders and operations team to quickly bring world-class rope products to market. You will learn about rope and the manufacturing process by becoming skilled at programming, operating, and optimizing the machines involved in the rope manufacturing process. This hands-on experience will enable the development and optimization of the production side of product development. You will learn and understand the industries we serve and create the products and improvements needed. You will also learn to operate our 250,000 pound break-test machine to test and improve the results of your work. This is a new position and you will be the first person in your department. Over the next few years, your work, combined with business growth, will create the need to hire, train, and lead a team of people driving product development. The Product Development Innovation Lead should be eager to demonstrate leadership and fast growth in their department. Schedule Full-time, 40 hours / week 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Alternative and flexible schedules may be available, as well as some hybrid work. Compensation $75k - $120k+ with some form of variable comp and bonus structure driven by your ability to achieve results. Benefits Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401k with company match Health Insurance Health Savings Account Wellness Stipend or YMCA membership discount Qualifications High integrity and personal responsibility High conscientiousness and attention to detail High willingness to learn and desire to grow / continuous improvement mindset Will to win and achieve results Background in product development, materials engineering, or similar field Demonstrated ability to take products from ideation to completion

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off

Shift:

Day shift Application Question(s): Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law / regulations? Are you willing to take a drug test, in accordance with local law / regulations?

Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Saranac, MI 48881 (Required)

Work Location:

In person