Internal – Product Developer; Hybrid

Job Description

We are seeking a driven and analytical Product Developer to work on‑site at our Carson, California, headquarters. In this role, you will evaluate and enhance legacy products with a strong attention to detail, improving functionality, aesthetics and overall quality while keeping customers’ needs top of mind. The position requires collaboration with domestic and overseas vendors across a variety of manufacturing modalities.

Applicants should have at least one year of product development experience. The ideal candidate also has knowledge of the product creation process related to consumer goods.

Internal candidates only.

• Validating key product lines with new manufacturers to support business growth
• Providing clear direction and collaborating effectively with in‑house designers, engineers and quality teams to ensure alignment and progress
• Communicating project updates clearly across teams and levels of the organization, including identifying risks and escalating concerns as needed
• Developing and driving product improvement concepts to enhance existing products and better serve customers
• Partnering with PMs, Planning and Supply Chain teams to monitor timelines and inventory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of product development experience; product management experience a plus
• Early childhood or elementary teaching experience a plus
• Knowledge of product creation processes for consumer goods
• Basic understanding of various manufacturing modalities
• Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills

• Thoughtful decision maker who applies sound judgment to evaluate product challenges and make informed decisions with increasing independence
• Clear communicator who shares concise updates and tailors messaging to designers, engineers, quality teams and leadership
• Collaborative partner who works effectively across Product Enhancement, Design, Engineering, Quality, Planning and Supply Chain to move projects forward
• Accountable owner who takes responsibility for assigned product lines and delivers high‑quality outcomes while managing competing priorities and tight timelines
• Continuous learner who applies insights from past projects, adapts quickly to new situations and seeks opportunities to improve products, processes and skill sets

• Salary range $70,500 – $95,500 depending on relevant experience & skillset
• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents
• Medical/dental and vision coverage (EPO, PPO and HSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On‑site preschool for employees’ children
• On‑site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress code

People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind‑boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS‑related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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