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Jacuzzi Group · 1 day ago

Director, New Product Development

Chino, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $165K/yr

10+ years exp

Jacuzzi Group is a leading global manufacturer of hot tubs, swim spas, baths, showers, saunas, and pool equipment. They are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Director, New Product Development to lead and inspire a talented team of engineers and program managers, overseeing the full lifecycle of innovative products from concept to launch.

Consumer Goods

Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers experienced in product requirements, performance testing, compliance testing and manufacturing design

Lead end-to-end product innovation — from opportunity identification and concept creation to global market launch and lifecycle refreshes

Be the customer advocate — get out in the field, translate unmet needs into product requirements, and turn insights into high-demand solutions

Drive technology strategy — identify, validate, and integrate the right technologies that deliver real, differentiated value

Prototype, test, iterate — own early concept validation and ensure every new product hits the mark before scaling

Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, design, marketing, and ODM partners to deliver exceptional, intuitive, industry-leading products

Seek out and apply knowledge of new trends and innovation to identify not only new products but also opportunities to improve overall consumer experience (Out of Box experience)

Develop and manage annual R&D budget

Identify and coordinate with Product Teams and Suppliers, new functionalities and product features while maintaining and/or reducing cost of manufacturing

Work closely with the quality and compliance functions to ensure all safety and regulatory requirements are continuously met

Work closely with the global sourcing organization with respect to vendor selection and qualification

Work directly with Legal (in-house and external) to maintain database of intellectual property such as patents and copyrights. Responsible to ensure protection of inventions and intellectual property, and thereby assists in filing for patents and copyrights, and maintain appropriate documents and files. Also provides technical and business support for various product-related litigation the company is involved in

Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringProduct DevelopmentCross-Functional LeadershipVoice of Customer InsightsTechnical FluencyInnovation ManagementTeam CollaborationProblem Solving