Product Development Manager (Manufacturing, Electronics)

Jobot; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

FSA / HSA

Generous paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Jobot in Lenexa, KS, seeks an accomplished engineering/operations leader to drive manufacturing program execution, grow teams, and lead cross-functional initiatives. The role reports to executive leadership and focuses on delivering scalable product launches with manufacturing readiness.

You will direct multiple development and manufacturing transfer programs, establish detailed plans and budgets, and ensure products are introduced into high-volume environments while collaborating across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience leading technical or manufacturing-focused programs.
• Proven success bringing products into high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering and operations teams through product commercialization.
• Proven people leadership in hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication, organizational, and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers responsible for complex customer programs.
• Direct multiple concurrent development and manufacturing transfer projects from kickoff through production.
• Establish project plans, milestones, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure successful introduction of products into high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, sourcing, and manufacturing teams.
• Monitor project performance and proactively resolve schedule, cost, and technical issues.
• Communicate project status, risks, and executive-level updates to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Lead product launches into domestic and international manufacturing facilities.
• Support both new product introduction and contract manufacturing programs.
• Improve project execution processes and standardize best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Job details:

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

The ideal candidate is an accomplished engineering or operations leader with a strong background in manufacturing program execution, team development, and cross-functional leadership. This individual will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and ready for scalable production. This position reports to executive leadership and plays a key role in supporting company growth through successful product launches and manufacturing readiness.

Why join us?

Key Perks:

• Competitive salary


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage


• 401(k) with company matching


• Company-paid life insurance


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Generous paid time off


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Details

What You'll Do:

Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers responsible for complex customer programs.


• Manage a team of approximately six direct reports, with potential for future growth.


• Recruit, onboard, coach, evaluate, and develop project management talent while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.


• Build a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on execution and customer satisfaction.

Program & Project Management:

• Direct multiple concurrent development and manufacturing transfer projects from kickoff through production.


• Establish project plans, milestones, resource requirements, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.


• Ensure successful introduction of products into high-volume manufacturing environments.


• Drive cross-functional collaboration between engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, sourcing, and manufacturing teams.


• Monitor project performance and proactively resolve schedule, cost, and technical issues.


• Communicate project status, risks, and executive-level updates to internal stakeholders and customers.

Manufacturing & Operations:

• Lead product launches into domestic and international manufacturing facilities.


• Support both new product introduction (NPI) and contract manufacturing programs.


• Improve project execution processes and standardize best practices across the organization.


• Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure production readiness, quality, and successful ramp-up.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure projects comply with applicable quality management systems and customer requirements.


• Support continuous process improvement initiatives.


• Collaborate with Quality and regulatory teams throughout development and manufacturing transfer activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.


• 10+ years of progressive experience leading technical or manufacturing-focused programs.


• Demonstrated success bringing products into high-volume manufacturing (annual production in the thousands to tens of thousands of units).


• Experience leading cross-functional engineering and operations teams through product commercialization.


• Proven people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and employee development.


• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.


• Strong communication, organizational, and executive presentation skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with global manufacturing operations, including offshore production partners.


• Background supporting both product development and contract manufacturing programs.


• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.


• Experience with ISO 13485 or regulated manufacturing environments is highly desirable.


• Understanding of supply chain, procurement, manufacturing operations, quality systems, and engineering change management.


• Financial acumen including project budgets, forecasting, and resource planning.

The successful candidate will:

• Build and develop a highly engaged Project Management team.


• Deliver projects into production on schedule and within budget.


• Improve project execution consistency and organizational processes.


• Successfully manage customer expectations while balancing business priorities.


• Serve as a trusted leader across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and executive leadership.

Ideal Candidate:

You are a hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex problems, building strong teams, and driving products from development into full-scale manufacturing. You thrive in fast-paced environments, communicate effectively with both customers and executive leadership, and know how to balance technical challenges with business priorities.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.