Director, IoT + NPI Product Innovation

R2 Global; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer product manufacturer is seeking a Director of New Product Research & Development to oversee new product introduction focusing on connected and data-enabled products. This hybrid role involves leading cross-functional teams and ensuring successful product delivery through robust integration of hardware, firmware, and cloud capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product development and a strong background in embedded technology and IoT transformation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading new product introduction and mechanical product development.
• Strong expertise in design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA).
• Hands-on experience with embedded firmware and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop product and engineering teams across multiple disciplines.
• Define and own product development processes for NPI and manufacturing.
• Drive integrated roadmaps for hardware, firmware, and cloud services.

Skills

NPI leadership

Mechanical product development

Embedded firmware

IoT and connectivity

Job description

A leading consumer product manufacturer is seeking a Director of New Product Research & Development to oversee new product introduction focusing on connected and data-enabled products. This hybrid role involves leading cross-functional teams and ensuring successful product delivery through robust integration of hardware, firmware, and cloud capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product development and a strong background in embedded technology and IoT transformation.