Product Design + Development Manager

PRODUCT DESIGN + DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Location
:
Alburtis, Pennsylvania

Position
:
Onsite

Timing
:
Immediate Hiring

Compensation
:
Salary starting at $70,000 annually

We’re Yota Xpedition, the trusted and guided online source for Toyota truck and SUV modifications. Our mission is to make it easy to modify Toyota vehicles. We do this by empowering our customers with the confidence and knowledge they need to modify their vehicles.

Why you’ll love working at Yota Xpedition:

• Employee discounts on aftermarket parts and accessories for your own Toyota builds
• Team outings and experiences that build real camaraderie, not just “company events”
• Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, IRA investment options, and paid time off
• Competitive compensation based on skill, ownership, and performance
• A clear growth path and development roadmap as we scale the business and expand the product lineup
• A high-growth, fast-paced environment where you’ll work alongside a team that shares the same core values and takes pride in building something meaningful together

Location
:
Alburtis, Pennsylvania

Type
:
Full Time

Hours
: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Compensation
:
Starting at $70,000 annually

Type
:
Salary (Overtime Exempt)

The Product Development Manager owns the end-to-end execution of Yota Xpedition’s proprietary product launches, from concept through design, prototyping, testing, overseas production, and final launch readiness. This role will drive our product development system and ensures every project moves forward with clear next actions, strong vendor accountability, and on-time deliverables. You’ll coordinate freelance designers and overseas manufacturers, manage sample shipments, and perform hands‑on fitment and testing on real Toyota vehicles.

Your mission is to keep a high volume of products flowing through the pipeline while maintaining quality, fitment, and readiness for release.

You will own the management of our product opportunity board.

• Manage the product opportunity analysis board in collaboration with the sales and marketing team
• Maintain clear status, prioritization, and next actions for every opportunity in the pipeline
• Ensure the board is always current, organized, and reflects an accurate picture of what's in queue
• Translate approved opportunities into active product development projects with clear briefs and timelines

You will own the proprietary product pipeline from design to launch.

• Manage a portfolio of new product launches and ensure steady weekly throughput
• Drive projects through each stage of the product development system
• Maintain clear timelines, next actions, and accountability for every project
• Ensure products reach “launch‑ready” status with zero loose ends

You will own the coordination of in‑house and outsourced design + engineering execution.

• Lead in‑house product design using Solid Works, producing concept models, design iterations, and production‑ready files
• Manage freelancers, agencies, and contractors to deliver CAD, drawings, and design revisions
• Write clear briefs and requirements for design/engineering deliverables
• Track deliverables and hold partners accountable to deadlines
• Ensure design outputs meet our standards for fitment, manufacturability, and quality

You will own the process of validating product testing and fitment.

• Receive, install, and test product prototypes on Toyota vehicles
• Document fitment, performance, and quality issues with photos, measurements, and notes
• Provide actionable revision feedback to designers and manufacturers
• Validate final samples prior to approving products for production

You will own the management of our manufacturing execution and production readiness.

• Coordinate with overseas manufacturers to ensure timely and accurate production execution
• Communicate revisions, approvals, and requirements clearly across time zones
• Confirm production specs, BOMs, packaging requirements, and QC expectations
• Ensure products meet cost targets and arrive on schedule for launches