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Lowtemp Industries · 17 hours ago

Director of Product Development (Engineering)

Arvada, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $135K/yr

Lowtemp Industries is a company specializing in solventless cannabis extraction equipment, and they are seeking a Director of Product Development to lead new product development across various machinery and systems. The role involves owning the product development process from concept to manufacturing release, while also leading a small team and managing external contractors.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Own New Product Development (NPD) from concept to manufacturing release

Set the technical direction and the execution plan for multiple active programs

Implement NPD Process rigor and discipline to ensure stakeholder alignment, critical for successful product launches

Build a “scrappy but effective” system for deciding what’s done in-house vs. by contractors

Create clarity: requirements, milestones, test plans, BOMs, build documentation, and manufacturing handoff

Help build your direct report engineers professionally. Helping them stay consistent with part numbers, rev control, document discipline, etc

Keep projects moving when things get messy

Implement NPD process rigor and discipline to ensure stakeholder alignment critical for successful product launches

Qualification

New Product DevelopmentEngineering degreeRobotics integrationManufacturing processesProject managementTeam leadershipProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or similar)

Proven experience in New Product Development (NPD) for physical products (not just sustaining work)

You've owned meaningful chunks of the lifecycle: concept → design → prototype → test → iterate → manufacturing release

You're comfortable being both the person who solves the hard problem and the person who organizes the work

Designing for fabrication/manufacturing (weldments, machined parts, stainless assemblies)

Preferred

Robotics/automation integration (controls, sensors, end effectors, reliability improvements)

Experience working closely with production teams and suppliers

Building test plans, validation approaches, and manufacturing-ready documentation

Familiarity with safety-minded design around hydraulics, motion systems, and industrial equipment

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance. 80% Premium covered with 80% dependents coverage

Full dental and vision insurance

2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company

Lowtemp Industries

Lowtemp Industries is a manufacturer and supplier of commercial washing equipment, rosin cage kits, freeze dryers, and rosin accessories.

Founded in 2015

Arvada, Colorado, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.lowtemp-plates.com

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Recent News

Google Patent

Heat Press Dual-Zone Temperature Control System

2024-12-28

Google Patent

System and method for making resin solutions

2024-12-28

PR Newswire

Lowtemp Industries Releases Groundbreaking New Concentrate Dispenser That Increases Cannabis Extracts Packaging Efficiency by Over 800%

2024-12-03

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