Product Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

Build & Development Execution

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of development builds, including:
  • Development schedules
  • Build matrices
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Entry and exit criteria
• Ensure readiness of materials, tooling, documentation, and resources
• Drive timely execution of prototype and development builds

Cross-Functional Program Coordination

• Lead and facilitate regular project meetings with key stakeholders, including:
  • Product Development (PD)
  • Design Engineering (DE)
  • Testing / Reliability
  • Operations and Quality
  • Supply Chain and external vendors
• Maintain alignment on scope, timelines, risks, and deliverables across teams

Materials & Supply Chain Management

• Oversee material sourcing and track lead times, including:
  • Materials In House (MIH)
  • Tooling In House (TIH)
• Ensure timely availability of materials for builds and development schedules
• Manage inventory of development materials and consumables

Vendor & Financial Management

• Handle vendor quotations and cost tracking
• Drive purchase order (PO) creation, processing, and approvals
• Monitor vendor invoicing and ensure timely payments
• Act as the primary liaison between engineering teams and manufacturing vendors

Prototype Logistics & Packaging

• Manage prototype shipment logistics, including tracking systems and serial number assignment
• Ensure packaging readiness for transportation, testing, and evaluation

Issue Management & Risk Mitigation

• Track and resolve engineering, quality, and supply chain issues during development
• Escalate risks and align stakeholders on mitigation strategies
• Maintain clear documentation of decisions, actions, and overall program status

OEM & Facility Coordination

• Coordinate with OEM partners throughout development phases
• Collaborate with onsite facility teams to address issues affecting builds
• Ensure development spaces, equipment, and infrastructure are adequately supported

Inventory & Compliance

• Oversee secure storage and handling of materials
• Ensure proper disposal of sensitive or confidential materials in compliance with company policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in softgoods development (textiles, sewn products, flexible materials)
• Background in managing cross-functional engineering teams
• Familiarity with prototype build stages (EVT, DVT, PVT, or similar)
• Experience working with global OEMs and manufacturing vendors

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or equivalent professional experience
• 5–8 years of experience in project or program management
• Proven track record of managing development programs for engineered consumer products
• Strong organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills