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
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?
