Product Development Engineering Manager

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Hicksville Township (OH)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading foodservice solutions company is seeking a Product Development Manager to spearhead innovative product design and delivery. Located in Hicksville Township, this strategic role is critical for growth and requires a candidate with strong experience in product development and a proven track record in the foodservice industry. Join an innovative team dedicated to excellence and efficiency in delivering customer-focused solutions.

Qualifications

5–10 years of relevant experience in new product development or R&D.
Prior experience in the foodservice equipment or commercial kitchen manufacturing industries.
Leadership experience managing cross-functional or technical teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive the full lifecycle of product development from ideation to market launch.
Own timelines, resources, budgets, and coordination across NPD projects.
Partner directly with customers for feedback and tailored solutions.
Monitor market trends and competitive technologies.
Establish and improve scalable development processes.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors for product success.
Evaluate development investments through ROI modeling.

Skills

New product development

Project management

Customer engagement

Market analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Product Design, or related field

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Base Pay Range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Additional Compensation Types

Annual Bonus

Summary

The Product Development Manager will lead the design and delivery of innovative new products, technologies, and customer-facing solutions that drive company growth and deliver superior value to our customers. This is a strategic role, critical to differentiating us from our competitors and building a sustainable pipeline of innovative solutions in the foodservice space. The ideal candidate is highly creative, technically skilled, customer-focused, and process-driven—able to take concepts from ideation through to production launch with excellence and efficiency. Potential growth opportunities to join the executive leadership team.

Responsibilities

Lead New Product Development (NPD): Drive the full lifecycle of product development from ideation and concept generation through prototyping, validation, production handoff, and market launch.
Project Management: Own timelines, resources, budgets, and stakeholder coordination across multiple NPD projects. Deliver results that meet both customer and company expectations.
Customer & Market Engagement: Partner directly with customers to understand needs, collect feedback, and deliver solutions tailored to real-world use cases.
Innovation & Trend Analysis: Monitor market trends, competitive technologies, and foodservice innovation to position us as a leader in next-generation solutions.
Prototype & Test Rapidly: Use agile methods and quick iteration to validate ideas and reduce time-to-market.
Process & Documentation: Establish and improve scalable development processes, design standards, and best practices for repeatable success.
Cross-functional Leadership: Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, marketing, sales) and external vendors to ensure product success.
Cost & Business Analysis: Evaluate development investments through ROI modeling and cost analysis. Ensure designs are aligned with business goals.
Acquisition Integration: Lead and support the technical integration of newly acquired technologies or product lines into our systems and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Product Design, or related field (required)
5–10 years of relevant experience in new product development or R&D
Must have prior experience working in the Foodservice equipment or commercial kitchen manufacturing industries
Previous leadership experience managing cross-functional or technical teams is a strong plus

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

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