Product Manager – OEM Development

Position: Product Manager – OEM Development (Vape Hardware)
Department: Product Management / Engineering
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
HQ

Location:

Scottsdale
Remote Work: Hybrid / Remote
Report to: VP of Product or Director of Hardware Engineering
Salary/Pay: $130,000 – $160,000
Direct Reports: No

We are seeking an execution-focused and deeply technical Product Manager to drive the development of our proprietary, ground-up OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) vape hardware. Unlike managing off-the-shelf solutions, you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of completely custom, built-to-print hardware designs—including unique battery enclosures, bespoke heating element architectures, and proprietary cartridge/pod systems. You will translate internal engineering breakthroughs and industrial designs into detailed manufacturing specifications, working directly with factory lines to manufacture completely exclusive hardware assets.

• Proprietary Lifecycle Management: Own the product roadmap for proprietary hardware lines, driving projects from initial industrial design () concepts through tool creation, engineering validation (EVT/DVT/PVT), and mass production.
• PRD & Specification Ownership: Author exhaustive Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) containing exact specifications for electrical engineering, mechanical dimensions, surface finishes, battery capacities, and strict tolerance limits.
• Factory & Tooling Execution: Work directly with contract manufacturers and OEM assembly plants to oversee tooling fabrication, mold approvals, manufacturing yields, and production line setups.
• Hardware-Extract Optimization: Coordinate with internal extract scientists to design hardware specifically optimized for proprietary oil formulations, dialing in airflow, voltage profiles, and heating surface areas to eliminate clogging and leaking.
• Rigorous Quality & Compliance Control: Establish stringent quality gates at the factory level, ensuring all components pass strict heavy metals testing, aerosol safety audits, and cross-regional certifications.
• BOM Cost Architecture: Manage the raw Bill of Materials (BOM) cost layout, negotiating component pricing at the tier-2/tier-3 supplier level (batteries, glass, ceramic, microchips) to protect gross product margins.

• Experience: 3–5 years of hardware product management experience, with a direct focus on built-to-print consumer electronics, medical devices, or high-volume e-cigarette/vape hardware.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a highly technical equivalent.
• Technical Mastery: Strong command of CAD file review, manufacturing processes (die casting, injection molding, CNC machining), battery safety metrics, and ceramic heating tech.
• Factory Floor
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Direct experience working side‑by‑side with manufacturing plant engineers, troubleshooting production line yields, and managing tooling iterations (ideally in Shenzhen tech hubs).
• Agile & PLM Software: Expert proficiency using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tracking software, Jira, and structured agile product development tools.
• Authorized to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Experience designing closed-loop or proprietary smart‑vape ecosystems (Bluetooth integration, app-connected devices).
• Deep structural understanding of localized cannabis vapor testing regulations across North American states and international markets.
• Excellent cross‑functional leadership skills to manage tension between strict engineering constraints and creative brand visions.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding industry

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

TILT is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to DEI. All qualified job applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering diversity and leveraging the value of diversity with equity and inclusion.

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