Director of Product Innovation & Strategy

FXI; Aston Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

FXI is seeking a Director of Product Development in Aston, PA to lead the roadmap and execution of new products from concept to market. This role partners with sales, product management, marketing, R&D, operations, and finance to deliver customer-focused solutions on time.

You will drive strategy, manage the development process, and mentor teams while balancing creativity with practical delivery. The position offers a hybrid work model and a strong focus on innovative polyurethane chemistry and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Engineering or related field is required.
• 7+ years of experience in new product development, with a preference for bedding/CPG/durable home goods.
• Customer-centric approach with a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Drive the full product development cycle from initial concepts through product launch.
• Translate consumer insights and competitive analysis into innovative, marketing leading products.
• Ensure products meet key performance criteria including visual design, functionality, manufacturability, cost and development timelines.
• Create and maintain detailed drawings, product specifications, bills of materials and compliance documentation.
• Use design thinking and iterative development approaches to quickly ideate, prototype, test and refine new ideas.
• Integrate the latest innovations, technologies, and market trends into the product development process.
• Ensure products meet all relevant regulatory and compliance standards.
• Support sales and marketing teams by providing customer samples and detailed product information.

Skills

Customer-centric

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-project handling

Detail oriented

Strong communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product Design or Engineering

Job description

FXI is seeking a Director of Product Development in Aston, PA to lead the roadmap and execution of new products from concept to market. This role partners with sales, product management, marketing, R&D, operations, and finance to deliver customer-focused solutions on time.

You will drive strategy, manage the development process, and mentor teams while balancing creativity with practical delivery. The position offers a hybrid work model and a strong focus on innovative polyurethane chemistry and