Product Design & Development Manager

Are you the person who can't walk past a poorly-designed product without mentally redesigning it? Do you get more excited about a prototype that finally
* fits right
* than almost anything else? If you live for the moment a concept goes from CAD file to a finished part bolted onto a real vehicle - this is your seat.

We're looking for a
** Product Design Development Manager
** to take full ownership of our proprietary product pipeline - from the first spark of an opportunity, through design and engineering, all the way to a product that's live, selling, and delighting customers. This isn't a role where you manage a small piece of the puzzle. You own the whole board.

If you want autonomy, high-velocity execution, and the chance to build a product engine that consistently ships winners - keep reading.

You'll run our new product pipeline like a well-oiled machine, from concept to shelf.

• Manage a full portfolio of new product launches with steady, weekly momentum
• Push projects through every stage of development - no stalling, no drift
• Keep timelines, ownership, and next actions crystal clear across the board
• Get every product to true "launch-ready" - no loose ends, no surprises

You'll lead the creative and technical engine behind every product we build.

• Lead in-house design in Solid Works - from early concepts to production-ready files
• Direct freelancers, agencies, and contractors delivering CAD, drawings, and revisions
• Write sharp, clear briefs so design and engineering partners know exactly what "great" looks like
• Hold every partner accountable to deadlines and deliverables
• Ensure everything that comes out the other end nails fitment, manufacturability, and quality

You'll be hands-on - literally putting every product to the test on real vehicles.

• Receive, install, and test prototypes directly on vehicles
• Document fitment, performance, and quality with precision - photos, measurements, notes
• Deliver sharp, actionable feedback that makes the next revision better
• Give final sign-off before anything moves to production

You'll be the connective tissue between design intent and manufacturing reality.

• Coordinate with overseas manufacturing partners to keep production on time and on spec
• Communicate approvals, revisions, and requirements clearly across time zones
• Lock down specs, BOMs, packaging, and QC expectations
• Keep cost targets and launch schedules on track

You'll make sure nothing launches until it's truly ready to win.

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience for smooth, confident launches
• Confirm every readiness item is buttoned up: SKUs, instructions, packaging, naming, documentation
• Set internal teams up to sell and support with total confidence
• Spot launch risks early and drive solutions before they become problems

This is not a desk-only job. You'll be regularly testing and validating fitment directly on vehicles, which means the essential physical functions of this role include (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Working safely in and around vehicle lifts, including positioning vehicles and working underneath raised vehicles
• Getting into and out of confined spaces beneath a vehicle, including lying on a creeper or the ground for extended periods
• Climbing and working from stepladders to access engine bays and elevated points on a vehicle
• Climbing onto and working atop vehicle roof racks to test structural integrity and load capacity
• Lifting, carrying, and maneuvering parts and equipment up to 50 lbs
• Bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching in tight mechanical spaces for sustained periods

If a medical condition affects your ability to perform any of these functions, let us know - we're happy to discuss reasonable accommodations.