Product Design + Development Manager

Yota Xpedition is looking for a Product Design and Development Manager to guide the full lifecycle of new products, from concept to launch. This onsite role in Alburtis, PA coordinates in-house and external design resources, prototyping, testing, and overseas manufacturing to keep a steady cadence of high-quality launches for Toyota enthusiasts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the product opportunity analysis board in partnership with sales and marketing
• Keep every opportunity in the pipeline current, prioritized, and with clear next actions
• Ensure the board accurately reflects what is in queue and remains organized
• Convert approved opportunities into active development projects with briefs and timelines
• Manage a portfolio of new product launches and maintain steady weekly throughput
• Drive projects through each stage of the product development system
• Maintain timelines, next actions, and accountability for every project
• Lead products to launch-ready status with no loose ends
• Head in-house product design using SolidWorks, producing concept models, iterations, and production-ready files
• Coordinate freelancers, agencies, and contractors to deliver CAD, drawings, and revisions
• Write clear briefs and requirements for design and engineering deliverables
• Track deliverables and hold partners to deadlines
• Ensure design outputs meet fitment, manufacturability, and quality standards
• Receive, install, and test prototypes on Toyota vehicles
• Document fitment, performance, and quality issues with photos, measurements, and notes
• Provide actionable revision feedback to designers and manufacturers
• Validate final samples prior to production approval
• Coordinate with overseas manufacturers to ensure timely production execution
• Communicate revisions, approvals, and requirements across time zones
• Confirm production specs, BOMs, packaging requirements, and QC expectations
• Ensure products meet cost targets and arrive on schedule for launches
• Coordinate with Ecommerce and Customer Experience for smooth releases
• Verify readiness items: SKUs, instructions, packaging, naming, and documentation
• Ensure internal teams have what they need to sell and support the product confidently
• Flag launch risks early and drive solutions to keep timelines intact

Must Have Skills

• Hands-on SolidWorks experience with the ability to produce concept models and production-ready CAD files independently
• Strong industrial design instincts to translate a product opportunity into a defined form, function, and fitment brief
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume project portfolio with deadlines, dependencies, and cross-functional coordination
• Strong mechanical aptitude to install, test, and evaluate physical product samples on Toyota vehicles
• Experience working with overseas suppliers and manufacturers (China, Taiwan, etc.), including communicating revisions and managing timelines
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical drawings and CAD files
• Strong documentation skills to produce clear test reports with photos, measurements, and actionable feedback
• Highly organized and process-driven with experience using project management systems (Monday.com preferred)

Strongly Preferred

• Familiarity with the truck and SUV aftermarket space
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, bending, welding, powder coating, and fasteners
• Background in automotive accessories, off-road products, powersports, or other consumer durable goods
• Hands-on experience designing or testing aftermarket components (bumpers, racks, sliders, skid plates, suspension parts, lighting, etc.)
• Experience directing freelance industrial designers or CAD contractors and managing design-to-production workflows

Technologies

• SolidWorks
• Monday.com

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Our Perks

• Employee discounts on aftermarket parts and accessories for your own Toyota builds
• Team outings and experiences that build real camaraderie, not just company events
• Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, IRA investment options, and paid time off
• Competitive compensation based on skill, ownership, and performance
• A clear growth path and development roadmap as the business scales and expands the product lineup
• A high-growth, fast-paced environment with a team that shares core values and takes pride in building something meaningful together

Your Role

Location: Alburtis, Pennsylvania

Type: Full Time

Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Compensation: Starting at $70,000 annually

Employment Type: Salary (Overtime Exempt)

Work Location

In person

Is This You?

You are the kind of professional who gets satisfaction from turning a blank page into a product that reaches customers, caring about its look and how well it works along the way. You bring strong design instincts and the hands-on SolidWorks capability to execute, while also briefing and directing others to achieve the best output. You thrive in execution mode, value a clean system, and take pride in keeping projects moving without needing constant prompting.

Application Question(s)

• I have experience taking a product from concept to production?