Product Development Manager

NewAge Products Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Package

Hybrid remote work

Remote-first culture

Job summary

NewAge Products Inc. in North York, Canada, is seeking a commercially-driven Product Development Manager to own the end-to-end lifecycle of our next generation consumer products.

You will translate market insights into innovative concepts, oversee design development, manage supplier collaborations, and drive successful product launches across design, engineering, sourcing, sales, and marketing. You’ll lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, remote-first hybrid environment, collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Industrial Design or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years in consumer product development.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Onshape) and rendering.
• Experience launching products from concept to production.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, cost modeling, and overseas suppliers.
• Regulatory and testing standards familiarity.
• Strong project management and clear communication.
• Familiar with AI tools for research and ideation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends.
• Lead design and development from concept through production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across design, engineering, sourcing, sales, marketing.
• Coordinate with packaging engineers to optimize cost and packaging.
• Manage supplier relationships and qualify new manufacturers.
• Develop test plans and product certifications with Regulatory team.
• Define and manage project timelines with stakeholders.
• Equip Sales with product knowledge and collateral.
• Own product-level profitability and cost targets.

Skills

Product development

3D CAD

Rendering tools

Project management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design/Mechanical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

AI tools

Job description

Headquartered in North York, ON, with employees in Canada, the US, China and India, NewAge is an industry- leading manufacturer and distributor of premium home improvement solutions.

Our products are sold through major online retailers such as Lowes, The Home Depot, Costco, Amazon, and Wayfair as well as our own e-commerce site. But what makes us unique is that we provide a truly cohesive customer experience, from free expert assistance designing and planning new spaces to delivery and professional installation.

Our collaborative, inclusive team atmosphere nurtures personal growth, career advancement and job satisfaction, as evidenced by our certification as a Great Place to Work in Canada.

With tremendous pride, we continue to receive a growing number of industry accolades including over 75 unique product patents, awards for our team of expert designers, prominent ranking on the Profit 500 list of Canada’s fastest growing companies, and the naming of our founders to the Top 40 under 40 in Canada by BNN Bloomberg.

We are also proud to be the official jersey emblem partner of the New Orleans Pelicans and have forged strategic partnerships with USA Hockey and Habitat for Humanity. These partnerships reflect our passion for teamwork, excellence, and community involvement.

As our journey to becoming the preferred choice for premium home improvement solutions continues, we’re adding ambitious, driven, passionate members to our team who are inspired to be their best and ready to make a difference.

We are seeking a commercially-driven and hands-on Product Development Manager to spearhead the end-to-end lifecycle of our next generation of products. In this pivotal role, you will own the entire development journey from translating market insights into innovative concepts and overseeing design development to managing supplier collaborations and driving successful product launches. You'll work at the intersection of design, engineering, sourcing, sales, marketing and business strategy. We are looking for a high-energy professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses the discipline to maintain quality standards while meeting aggressive timelines. This position will report to the Senior Director, Design & Engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer collaboration to understand industry trends, market structures and market gaps
• Identify market white space and present compelling new product ideas to leadership

Design & Development

• Model refined product concepts using 3D CAD and rendering tools
• Lead product design and development from concept through production - owning every milestone
• Facilitate new product development meetings and cross-functional team sessions
• Collaborate with Regulatory and Testing Team to develop test plans and product certifications
• Work closely with Design Engineers for detailed design and development of product specifications and documentation for manufacturing
• Partner with Sourcing Team to identify and qualify new manufacturers
• Lead NPD initiatives with factory partners, setting clear direction and holding timelines
• Coordinate sample production and manage iterative development cycles with suppliers
• Collaborate with packaging engineers to optimize packaging performance and reduce cost
• Partner with technical illustrators to develop product packaging and installation manuals
• Equip the Sales team with product knowledge, tools, and collateral for new product launches
• Develop and own project timelines; keep cross-functional stakeholders aligned and accountable
• Manage product-level profitability - cost targets are your responsibility, not a finance exercise

AI & Productivity Tools

• Leverage AI tools (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT) to accelerate market research, competitive analysis, and documentation
• Use AI-assisted rendering and ideation tools to speed up concept development and design iteration
• Contribute to building AI-integrated workflows across the product development team

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Available for international travel 3-4 times per year, trips of 1-2 weeks each (primarily Asia)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 7+ years of product development experience in consumer goods or related industry
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Onshape) and rendering tools
• Demonstrated track record of launching successful products from concept to production
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, factory relationships, and cost modeling
• Experience collaborating with overseas manufacturers
• Comfortable with regulatory and testing standards for consumer products
• Exceptional project management skills - you keep things moving without being chased
• Clear communicator: able to brief factories, present to executives, and write tight specs
• Familiarity with AI tools for research, ideation, and documentation - and an appetite to push how they’re used in product development

NEWAGE OFFERS:

• Salary and bonus is based on experience and highly competitive for the right candidate.
• This is an existing vacancy and the base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 annually (CAD) at the time of the posting.
• Benefits Package
• An opportunity within a growing, fast-paced company, well established in its industry.
• Fun! We celebrate successes and hold special events to build strong teams.
• Our teams work under a remote-first Hybrid model, with the ease of having our North York office accessible for collaboration and/or quiet workspace.

NewAge Products is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. We provide employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require any accommodation.

USE OF AI IN HIRING:

AI enabled tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.