Job Description

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• North American manufacturing company with over $800 million in revenue
• An extensive footprint of over 30 facilities, with headquarters in North Carolina
• Focused on reinvestment in the company and operational excellence
• Heavy investment in research and development with a commitment to innovation

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Commitment to prioritizing employee development and promoting internally
• Engaging Executive Leadership team that listens to employee voices
• Access to a diverse team including engineering, sourcing, sales, and operations, providing broad professional interaction and growth potential
• Collaborative culture emphasizing clear objectives and autonomy, with leadership focused on managing by goals rather than micromanagement
• Opportunity to lead and spearhead the product development team, with potential to expand the department

LOCATION:

• On-site in Jurupa Valley, CA OR MT Sterling, KY
• Travel 30-40% of the time across the US

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Maintain and prioritize a backlog of product items requiring reverse engineering or sourcing to meet customer demand.
• Collaborate closely with the engineering team to oversee the development and reverse engineering of aftermarket parts and assemblies.
• Partner with the sourcing team and external suppliers to identify and secure prototypes and sourced components.
• Work with the sales team and customers to gather product requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Drive projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring timely execution and delivery of product development goals.
• Utilize tools like Smartsheet to track product status, part numbers, OEM information, and project progress.
• Travel approximately 30-40% of the time to various company sites across the US to facilitate collaboration and project oversight.
• Lead and potentially expand the product development function, spearheading efforts to improve processes and product offerings.

HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIED

• 5–7 years of experience in product management or a related technical field, with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Technical proficiency, including the ability to interpret AutoCAD drawings and a preference for candidates with an engineering background.
• Proven success translating customer and sales input into actionable technical requirements.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in engineering, sourcing, and sales environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently (1 to 1.5 weeks/month) to company sites and sales locations.

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