Freebird · 10 hours ago
Sr. Product Development Manager - Electric Shaving
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expFreebird is a high-growth DTC brand redefining shaving for millions of people around the world. They are seeking a Sr. Product Development Manager to execute the development of next-generation electric shaving products, collaborating closely with Asia-based partners to ensure disciplined delivery across cost, quality, performance, and timing.
E-CommerceElectronicsManufacturingMen's
Responsibilities
Own execution of new product development programs from concept through mass production and launch
Act as the day-to-day project leader, owning scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and delivery commitments
Create and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and charters defining objectives, milestones, assumptions, constraints, and success metrics
Plan, lead, and support major development gates including concept reviews, design freeze, EVT, DVT, PVT, and production release
Prepare and deliver executive-ready updates, status reports, risk assessments, decision points, and gate review materials to senior leadership
Proactively identify risks across cost, quality, performance, and timing, and drive mitigation plans to closure
Monitor and analyze the competitive landscape, translating market insights into actionable inputs for product definition
Author and maintain clear, structured Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) and supporting specifications
Translate consumer, brand, and business requirements into actionable technical requirements for ODM/JDM partners
Review and approve key technical and design deliverables, including concepts, CMF proposals, prototypes, and validation builds
Lead trade-off decisions balancing cost, performance, quality, schedule, and manufacturability
Lead product and technical discussions covering industrial design, mechanical systems, motors, blades/foils, batteries, electronics, waterproofing, and packaging
Hold external partners accountable for execution quality, milestone delivery, and performance targets
Support supplier RFPs, technical alignment, and partner selection decisions as needed
Oversee product validation and verification activities, including safety, reliability, regulatory, and consumer-use testing
Partner closely with Quality and Manufacturing teams to drive DFMEA/PFMEA, reliability testing, and corrective actions
Support BOM development, cost modeling, and margin targets in collaboration with Sourcing
Contribute to post-launch lifecycle activities including line extensions, refreshes, and cost-down initiatives
Analyze field performance, consumer feedback, and returns data to inform continuous product improvement
Qualification
Required
7-10+ years experience in consumer electronics or electromechanical product development
Proven experience leading multiple hardware NPD projects through mass production
Strong execution ownership across schedule, deliverables, and risk management
Hands-on collaboration with China-based ODM/JDM partners
Solid technical fluency across electronics and mechanical assemblies
Comfortable reviewing designs, asking critical technical questions, and translating business needs into requirements
Proven ability to independently manage complex programs without project support resources
Experience working cross-functionally in lean, fast-moving environments
Willingness to collaborate across time zones and support Asia-based partners
Willingness to travel as needed (typically 10%)
High bar for ownership, reliability, and follow-through
Preferred
Direct experience developing electric shavers, trimmers, or grooming appliances
Familiarity with blades, foils, motors, wet/dry use cases, and durability requirements
Bilingual - English and Mandarin fluency (spoken and written)
Benefits
Autonomy with support — real responsibility paired with strong leadership
Remote-first & flexible — work with trust, autonomy, and accountability
No politics, just execution — a fast-moving, results-driven culture
Make your mark — help scale a 9-figure brand entering its next growth chapter
Kind and people-focused — we communicate openly, collaborate deeply, and support one another
Growth mindset — we embrace change, never settle, and continuously improve
Bias for action — we move fast, keep it simple, and innovate without fear
Company
Freebird
Hassle-Free Headcare for over 450,000 happy daily shavers. Modern tools for your head - free shipping on all orders.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Zachary B.
CEO & Co-Founder
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