Product Development Manager - Red Bank, NJ

Overview: FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Sr. Manager, Product Development to play a pivotal role in driving the introduction of innovative products to the market. In this hands-on role, you will be deeply involved in every stage of the product development process, from concept to production. Your responsibilities will include shaping the product vision, leading the overall development process, and taking ownership of product builds. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including sales, product managers, marketing, R&D, operations, and finance, to ensure that new products not only meet customer expectations but are also delivered on time. This position is located at our R&D facility in Aston, PA and will be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the full product development cycle- from initial concept and strategy through commercialization.
• Translate consumer insights, competitive analysis, and user-centered design principles into innovative, market-ready product solutions.
• Ensure products meet key performance criteria including visual design, functionality, cost, manufacturability, compliance requirements and the development timeline.
• Create design sketches, CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and comprehensive product specifications.
• Develop and evaluate prototypes to refine structure, function and packaging.
• Help shape and evolve the long-term product roadmap while staying agile in responding to short-term market trends and consumer demands.
• Ensure products meet all relevant regulatory and compliance standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Engineering or related field is required.
• 7+ years of experience in product development within preferred focus on furniture design, household durables, or consumer goods.
• Strong understanding of aesthetics, form, proportions, and CMF (Color, Material, Finish).
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and reliable follow-through
• Excellent visual communication and concepting skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to cross-functional teams at all levels within the company, and to customers.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & Illustrator required).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Traits:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Possess entrepreneurial drive to propose innovative design solutions
• In-depth understanding of product development processes, manufacturing methods, and materials.