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Fellowes Brands · 13 hours ago

Director, Product Development

Itasca, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$190K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Fellowes Brands is a company committed to enhancing work experiences worldwide. As the Director of Product Development, you will lead the strategy and execution of innovative product development, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory standards.

ConsumerManufacturingMarketing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Set the strategic direction for product development, engineering, quality, and compliance in alignment with company goals

Lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team; mentor managers and individual contributors across Engineering, QA, and Compliance

Build a collaborative, innovation-focused culture that supports continuous improvement and operational excellence

Direct all stages of product development from concept through commercialization, ensuring projects meet performance, cost, and timeline targets

Oversee engineering design, feasibility assessments, prototyping, and implementation of new technologies and materials

Ensure robust technical documentation, specifications, and design controls

Drive product quality strategies to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations throughout their lifecycle

Oversee testing protocols, validation processes, and root cause analysis for product issues

Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions across engineering and production teams

Ensure all products comply with applicable global, federal, and state regulations, standards, and certifications

Manage risk assessments, audits, and documentation to support safe and compliant product introductions

Stay current on emerging regulatory changes and advise leadership on impact and readiness planning

Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to ensure product readiness, scalability, and quality during production ramp-up

Collaborate with Marketing and Product Management to translate market needs into product requirements and roadmaps

Support customer interactions, field quality escalations, and critical business initiatives as the product development subject matter expert

Oversee budgeting, resource planning, and project prioritization for the Engineering, QA, and Compliance functions

Implement and monitor KPIs to ensure performance, quality, and regulatory standards are consistently met

Evaluate and introduce best-practice tools, processes, and systems to increase efficiency and product performance

Qualification

Product DevelopmentEngineering LeadershipQuality AssuranceProduct ComplianceRegulatory KnowledgeCross-Functional CollaborationProject ManagementContinuous ImprovementCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required

10+ years of experience in product development, engineering, or related field, including 5+ years in leadership roles

Proven track record overseeing engineering, quality, and compliance functions within a product-driven organization

Strong understanding of product development processes, design controls, testing standards, and regulatory frameworks

Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional influencing skills

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, balance competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Benefits

An annual incentive may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits

Company

Fellowes Brands

Over 100 years under the private ownership and executive leadership of the Fellowes family, Fellowes is a global leader and trusted partner that provides product solutions to fulfill WorkLife needs.

Founded in 1917

Itasca, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees