MillerKnoll · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Product Developer- Lifestyle
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$106K/yr - $138K/yr
5+ years expMillerKnoll is dedicated to designing for the good of humankind and is seeking a Sr. Product Developer to lead the product development process across a core product portfolio. This role involves project management, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and ensuring products meet quality standards while being commercialized on time and within budget.
Design
Responsibilities
Closely monitor product return levels and develop corrective action plans as needed
Coach and mentors junior team members. Accountable for maintaining a positive working environment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Fulfillment and Supply Chain/Sourcing to award programs to suppliers and establish the most effective value stream/supply chain
Collaborate with Engineering and Compliance to facilitate all performance and packaging testing
Collaborate with Engineering to review designer and supplier drawings to ensure adherence to design intent and product performance/quality
Collaborate with Supply Chain/Sourcing and Compliance to ensure all regulatory, sustainability, and performance documentation are obtained from the suppliers
Communicate key issues (i.e., schedules, resource constraints, launch plans) in a clear and timely manner to the category leadership
Conduct in-depth review of prototypes to ensure products meet or exceed all standards for: build quality, ease of assembly, packaging, comfort, value, etc
Create quality criteria for all new programs and maintain/develop Quality Assurance Protocol with Suppliers
Ensure all new developments meet target costs and margin requirements
Facilitate prototyping with Engineering and/or Suppliers
Generate Request for Quote (RFQ) bid packages for new developments and manage review/selection process
Lead weekly meetings with cross-functional teams to share progress on new developments and conduct prototype/design reviews
Manage project schedules to meet critical company milestones
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Business, or a related field
5+ years of experience in development-related functions and disciplines
Successfully demonstrated experience of a major new product commercialization, including full development and launch cycle
Excellent program/project management skills, as demonstrated through the successful achievement of assigned objectives
A developmental, entrepreneurial mind set with abstract analysis skills and a logical, but flexible, approach
Willing to take initiative and accept accountability with a strong sense of ownership over work
A demonstrated high level of personal integrity and business ethics
Demonstrated expert written/verbal communication skills and a proven capability to present complex concepts in a concise and understandable way to a variety of audiences
Proven ability to manage and develop essential peer, subordinate, and management relationships
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly communicating with team members across cultures and functions
Must be financially literate and possess business acumen with the ability to objectively assess projects and teams
MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
Willingness to travel globally as required
Preferred
Luxury/ High-end Experience Preferred
Bilingual (Italian Speaker) is a Plus
3D CAD and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Knowledge of furniture construction and furniture market landscape preferred
Benefits
Medical
Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Dependent Day Care Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability and Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave)
Holidays
401(k)
Short/Long Term Disability
Company
MillerKnoll
MillerKnoll is a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in.
10001+ employees
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President and CEO
John Stratford
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