Senior Product Development & Innovation Lead

UFP Industries, Inc.

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Designer / Product Development Manager to lead product development and innovation initiatives from concept through commercialization.

The role emphasizes design leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and deployment of innovation frameworks to accelerate new product development. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in industrial design and product development, with a proven track record of turning customer insights into

Qualifications

5–7 years of product development experience.
Experience developing physical products from concept to commercialization.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and workshops.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of new physical product concepts from opportunity identification through launch.
Translate customer needs, market insights, and business objectives into compelling product solutions.
Create and evaluate product concepts, prototypes, and design specifications.
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility and commercialization success.
Lead projects through structured Innovation and Stage-Gate development processes.
Facilitate ideation sessions, design sprints, and innovation workshops.

Skills

Industrial Design

Product Development

Cross-Functional Leadership

Design Thinking

Lean Innovation

Customer Discovery

Workshop Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Designer / Product Development Manager to lead product development and innovation initiatives from concept through commercialization.

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