Job Title: Product Development Manager
Job Type: Hybrid
Location: Aston, PA
Reporting to: VP Product Development
Company Overview
FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding Furniture Industrial Home & Office Healthcare and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers, and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXIs foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXIs innovations lead the way. Wont you join us?
Site Overview
At our Research & Development team in our state-of-the-art Innovation Center in Aston, PA, youll have access to advanced analytical and processing tools that support cutting-edge work in polyurethane chemistry and foam technology. As part of this team, you will lead high-impact projects, contribute directly to technical and medical-grade foam products used in real-world applications, and serve as a technical expert and mentor within the organization.
Job Overview
As a Product Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the introduction of innovative products to the market. In this hands-on role, you will be deeply involved in every stage of the product development process from concept to production. Your responsibilities will include:
• Shaping the product vision • Leading the overall development process • Taking ownership of product builds • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including sales, product managers, marketing, R&D, operations, and finance, to ensure that new products meet customer expectations and are delivered on time.
Responsibilities
Take overall responsibility for designing, developing, and delivering the strategic plan for product development.
• Build iterations to existing products based on direction and feedback provided by product managers. • Collaborate with R&D to build new greenfield products. • Drive the development of high-quality market-leading products that meet or exceed customer needs to stay competitive. • Ensure products meet all relevant regulatory and compliance standards. • Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure product feasibility and quality. • Optimize product development processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market. • Rapidly respond to changing market conditions and customer feedback to adapt product strategies. • Encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the product development team. • Explore new technologies and methodologies to enhance product development processes.
Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in a related field is required. • 7 years of experience in product development within household durables, consumer goods, or related B2C industries. • Proven track record in leading the development of new product concepts from ideation to market launch. • Ability to improve existing products. • Experience working closely with R&D, design, and engineering teams to ensure the technical feasibility of product ideas. • In-depth understanding of product development processes, manufacturing methods, and materials. • Ability to identify consumer needs and translate them into product specifications aligned with business strategy. • Visionary, forward-thinking with the ability to envision the future of the organizations products. • Adaptability, willingness to adapt to changing market conditions, technology trends, and business needs. • Innovative capacity to drive a culture of innovation, encouraging creative problem-solving and breakthrough ideas. • Results-oriented, driven by achieving measurable results and delivering successful product launches.
Total Rewards
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Basic and optional life insurance • Short- and long-term disability coverage • 401k plan with company match • Tuition assistance • Flexible spending accounts
Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce
FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, identify or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individuals membership in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.