Product Developer - Gloves Job Saint Paul area,Minnesota USA,Engineering

Description

Reporting to the Vice President of Product, the Product Developer partners with Product Management, Design & Engineering, Sourcing, Compliance, and global manufacturing partners to develop innovative, best-in-class products aligned with the Product Manager’s category roadmap and product vision.

This role leads the execution of assigned product development projects from concept through production readiness. Daily activities include translating product requirements into time-bound development plans, coordinating sample creation and reviews, managing technical development with factory partners, and ensuring products meet performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability objectives.

The Product Developer creates and manages project timelines within the company's phase-gate new product development process, resolves technical and development challenges through cross-functional collaboration, and helps ensure products are delivered on time and in accordance with approved requirements. Leveraging knowledge of product development processes, manufacturing methods, materials, and emerging technologies, this role supports successful product commercialization while driving continuous improvement in products and development practices.

Up to 15% travel, primarily international, is required. This position works in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

You have already accomplished (required):

Bachelor's degree in Technical or Industrial Design, Apparel Product Development, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred.
5-7+ years product development experience
Proficiency using common design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Keyshot, etc)
Proficiency using MS Office systems (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Familiarity with phase gate product development processes and timeline management

You may have already accomplished (preferred):

Additional degrees related to business or product development (Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, etc.)
Familiarity with relevant manufacturing methods, materials, and standards in assigned product categories

What YOU are good at:

Digging into product details with the eyes of a hawk and the tenacity of a honey badger
Clarifying direction, building on feedback and taking quick, effective action
Tracking and managing multiple disparate projects simultaneously and effectively
Communicating effectively with differing styles
Creative and timely problem solving rooted in thoughtful analysis
Staying current through reading, researching, testing, and networking

What WE are good at:

Working Hard. Playing Hard. Living Tenaciously
Making well-crafted, innovative products that Make The Workplace A Betterplace
Being distinctively and disruptively creative from bow to stern
Endeavoring to be fair-minded, transparent and positive in all we say and do

Key

Job Duties

Actively manage assigned product development projects from concept through production readiness in alignment with product requirements as outlined by the Product Manager in the Product Scope Document (PSD) and sample reviews
Coordinate prototype and development sample creation, facilitate sample reviews, document findings, and communicate revisions to suppliers

Partner with Product Management, Design, Engineering, Sourcing, and Compliance to resolve challenges during development
Collaborate with domestic and international suppliers to resolve technical issues, optimize manufacturability, and prepare products for production
Execute and document product development process from concept approval through production readiness
Improve existing products through enhancements in manufacturability, performance, quality, materials, cost, and…