Product Development Lead

3 weeks ago

Stamford, Connecticut, United States MillerKnoll, Inc. Full time

About the Role

MillerKnoll, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Product Development Lead to join our team. As a Product Development Lead, you will be responsible for leading the product development process across a product portfolio within the assigned category.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the product development process, including building and maintaining project schedules, monitoring potential delays, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure new products are commercialized on time and within budget.
  • Manage multiple programs simultaneously and ensure each program's adherence to the company's design and quality standards.
  • Closely monitor product return levels and develop corrective action plans as needed.
  • 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 Director of Lifestyle Development.
  • 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 Supplies.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Business, or a related field.
  • 4+ 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.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly communicating with team members across cultures and functions.
  • Must be financially literate with the ability to perform retail math.
  • 3D CAD and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
  • MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
  • Willingness to travel globally as required.
  • Knowledge of furniture construction and furniture market landscape preferred.
  • Luxury/high end experience preferred.

About MillerKnoll, Inc.

MillerKnoll, Inc. is a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are an E-Verify employer and participate in the Disability Employment Initiative. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.

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