Product Manager – OEM Development

Jupiter Research, LLC; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Jupiter Research, LLC in Scottsdale is seeking a Product Manager for OEM vape hardware. You will own end-to-end lifecycle of custom built-to-print hardware, from ID concepts through EVT/DVT/PVT to mass production, translating engineering breakthroughs into manufacturing specs.

Collaborate with contract manufacturers, manage PRDs with exact specs, optimize hardware for proprietary oil formulations, and ensure strict quality gates, safety and regulatory compliance across North American markets.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hardware product management experience in built-to-print consumer electronics or vape hardware.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Strong CAD review, manufacturing processes (die casting, injection molding, CNC), and battery safety knowledge.
• Experience collaborating with manufacturing plants and tooling iterations (Shenzhen exposure preferred).
• Proficient with PLM tracking software and agile product development tools, Jira highlighted.

Responsibilities

• Own the proprietary hardware product roadmap from ID concepts through EVT/DVT/PVT to mass production.
• Create exhaustive PRDs with exact electrical, mechanical, surface finish, battery capacity, and tolerance specs.
• Oversee tooling fabrication, mold approvals, yields, and production line setups with contract manufacturers and OEM plants.
• Coordinate with internal engineers to optimize hardware for proprietary oil formulations, airflow, voltage, and heating surfaces.
• Establish strict quality gates, safety audits, and cross-regional regulatory certifications for components.
• Manage BOM cost layout with tier-2/3 suppliers to protect gross margins.

Skills

Hardware product management

Vape hardware

PLM software

Jira

CAD

Battery safety

Agile development

Cross-functional leadership

Factory collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Materials Science

Tools

CAD

Die Casting

Injection Molding

Jira

PLM software

Job description

Position: Product Manager – OEM Development (Vape Hardware)
Department: Product Management / Engineering
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
HQ Location: Scottsdale
Remote Work: Hybrid / Remote
Report to: VP of Product or Director of Hardware Engineering
Salary/Pay: $130,000 – $160,000
Direct Reports: No

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Job Description

We are seeking an execution-focused and deeply technical Product Manager to drive the development of our proprietary, ground-up OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) vape hardware. Unlike managing off-the-shelf solutions, you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of completely custom, built-to-print hardware designs—including unique battery enclosures, bespoke heating element architectures, and proprietary cartridge/pod systems. You will translate internal engineering breakthroughs and industrial designs into detailed manufacturing specifications, working directly with factory lines to manufacture completely exclusive hardware assets.

Responsibilities/daily tasks:

• Proprietary Lifecycle Management: Own the product roadmap for proprietary hardware lines, driving projects from initial industrial design (ID) concepts through tool creation, engineering validation (EVT/DVT/PVT), and mass production.
• PRD & Specification Ownership: Author exhaustive Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) containing exact specifications for electrical engineering, mechanical dimensions, surface finishes, battery capacities, and strict tolerance limits.
• Factory & Tooling Execution: Work directly with contract manufacturers and OEM assembly plants to oversee tooling fabrication, mold approvals, manufacturing yields, and production line setups.
• Hardware-Extract Optimization: Coordinate with internal extract scientists to design hardware specifically optimized for proprietary oil formulations, dialing in airflow, voltage profiles, and heating surface areas to eliminate clogging and leaking.
• Rigorous Quality & Compliance Control: Establish stringent quality gates at the factory level, ensuring all components pass strict heavy metals testing, aerosol safety audits, and cross-regional certifications.
• BOM Cost Architecture: Manage the raw Bill of Materials (BOM) cost layout, negotiating component pricing at the tier-2/tier-3 supplier level (batteries, glass, ceramic, microchips) to protect gross product margins.

Qualifications: Experience, Education

• Experience: 3–5 years of hardware product management experience, with a direct focus on built-to-print consumer electronics, medical devices, or high-volume e-cigarette/vape hardware.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a highly technical equivalent.
• Technical Mastery: Strong command of CAD file review, manufacturing processes (die casting, injection molding, CNC machining), battery safety metrics, and ceramic heating tech.
• Factory Floor Collaboration: Direct experience working side‑by‑side with manufacturing plant engineers, troubleshooting production line yields, and managing tooling iterations (ideally in Shenzhen tech hubs).
• Agile & PLM Software: Expert proficiency using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tracking software, Jira, and structured agile product development tools.
• Authorized to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Experience designing closed-loop or proprietary smart‑vape ecosystems (Bluetooth integration, app-connected devices).
• Deep structural understanding of localized cannabis vapor testing regulations across North American states and international markets.
• Excellent cross‑functional leadership skills to manage tension between strict engineering constraints and creative brand visions.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding industry

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

TILT is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to DEI. All qualified job applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering diversity and leveraging the value of diversity with equity and inclusion.

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