Aftermarket Product Manager

Nivel • Jacksonville, FL

21h

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 . Qualifications 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; CAD familiarity is a plus but not required. 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 Have Experience with hard goods/mechanical components (housings, brackets, suspension, driveline, electrical accessories). Familiarity with validation fixtures, test protocols, DOE basics, and supplier quality tools. How We’ll Measure Success (KPIs) Time-to-market from brief to first customer ship Cost reduction vs. OEM part while meeting spec First pass yield/defect rate at supplier and in field Ontime delivery to project plan and launch gate adherence Working Style A hands-on problem solver who balances technical understanding with practical execution, can manage multiple projects at once, and holds suppliers accountable while being a strong team player.

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; CAD familiarity is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, and the willingness to own outcomes and drive independently in a fast-paced environment.

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; CAD literacy helpful but not required.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed