Hybrid Product Developer - Technical Sourcing & Lifecycle

TVH Americas; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

LinkedIn Learning access

On-site restaurant and preschool

Job summary

TVH Americas in Olathe, KS seeks a Product Developer responsible for the development, lifecycle management and performance of complex materials and parts, ensuring the right products are available at the right cost and risk level.

You will own product lifecycle from introduction through optimization and phase-out, mentor colleagues, and provide technical support to Sales to improve product and brand performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development, procurement, or technical sourcing for multi-SKU products.
• Ability to evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience managing global suppliers and high-risk portfolios.
• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own product development and sourcing for complex, critical, and highly technical materials, parts, kits, and assemblies within assigned product groups.
• Act as the product expert with deep understanding of parts, BOM structures, make-or-buy decisions, and product development pathways.
• Lead supplier-enabled and custom manufacturing initiatives to mitigate risk and ensure business continuity.
• Source, evaluate, and select existing and new suppliers in line with TVH requirements, internal guidelines, and risk criteria.
• Analyze and evaluate quality results of product samples, resolve or elevate quality issues, and drive corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to internal stakeholders, including Sales, to improve product and brand performance.
• Own product lifecycle management from introduction through optimization and phase-out.
• Maintain accurate technical, supplier, product, brand, and compliance data, including category IDs, primary supplier, lead time, cost, and quality.
• Provide product and category insights to Category and Market Managers and other stakeholders to support informed decision‑making.
• Serve as a role model in technical expertise and product development practices.
• Develop training materials and train colleagues across teams and functions, supporting knowledge transfer and capability development.

Skills

Product development

Procurement

Supplier management

BOM understanding

Data-driven decisions

Job description

TVH Americas in Olathe, KS seeks a Product Developer responsible for the development, lifecycle management and performance of complex materials and parts, ensuring the right products are available at the right cost and risk level.

You will own product lifecycle from introduction through optimization and phase-out, mentor colleagues, and provide technical support to Sales to improve product and brand performance.