Aftermarket Product Manager
About The Position
Key Responsibilities Product Discovery & Road mapping Identify high value OEM replacement opportunities using failure data, market feedback, and competitive benchmarking; build and maintain a rolling 12–18 month aftermarket roadmap aligned with revenue and profitability targets. Translate customer issues (wear, durability, fit) into clear supplier briefs and validation criteria. Supplier Engagement & Sourcing Act as the primary technical liaison with suppliers (domestic and international) to source and codevelop components, from concept through validation and launch. Drive supplier accountability across cost, quality, timelines, documentation, and change management; coordinate RFQs, first article approvals, and PPAP-like readiness. Component Validation & Readiness Own fitment, durability, and functional validation to ensure true drop-in OEM compatibility and real-world performance. Review and interpret 2D drawings and technical documentation to confirm specifications and tolerances; CAD literacy helpful but not required. Cross Functional Execution Coordinate with purchasing, quality, operations, and product management to manage trials, first articles, packaging, labeling, and launch handoffs. Build and track project plans to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of hands-on experience in the golf cart industry (aftermarket, service, or component side).
- Proven success managing suppliers and sourcing projects and launching new or replacement components.
- Ability to read 2D technical drawings and collaborate on specs/tolerances
- Strong communication, organization, and the willingness to own outcomes and drive independently in a fast-paced environment.
- No engineering degree is required. We value practical technical depth with golf carts—service, parts, field validation, or supplier side development—over formal credentials.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with hard goods/mechanical components (housings, brackets, suspension, driveline, electrical accessories).
- Familiarity with validation fixtures, test protocols, DOE basics, and supplier quality tools.
Responsibilities
- Identify high value OEM replacement opportunities using failure data, market feedback, and competitive benchmarking; build and maintain a rolling 12–18 month aftermarket roadmap aligned with revenue and profitability targets.
- Translate customer issues (wear, durability, fit) into clear supplier briefs and validation criteria.
- Act as the primary technical liaison with suppliers (domestic and international) to source and codevelop components, from concept through validation and launch.
- Drive supplier accountability across cost, quality, timelines, documentation, and change management; coordinate RFQs, first article approvals, and PPAP-like readiness.
- Own fitment, durability, and functional validation to ensure true drop-in OEM compatibility and real-world performance.
- Review and interpret 2D drawings and technical documentation to confirm specifications and tolerances
- Coordinate with purchasing, quality, operations, and product management to manage trials, first articles, packaging, labeling, and launch handoffs.
- Build and track project plans to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
