Engineering/Product Manager

Manley Performance•Lakewood Township, NJ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Race Winning Brands (RWB) is hiring an Engineering/Product Manager for its Manley brand in Lakewood, New Jersey. The role focuses on RWB Automotive engine internal components, particularly high-performance valve springs and valvetrain products. The manager owns products from market opportunity and business case development through design, prototyping, production launch, and lifecycle management. The position collaborates with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, motorsports teams, and suppliers, and serves as a strategic partner in the brand’s 3–5-year innovation pipeline. Manley Performance has supplied racers with connecting rods, crankshafts, pistons, and valvetrain components since 1966. Its sister brand, MGP, produces aluminum connecting rods. The role includes developing product strategies and business cases; leading product development and validation; coordinating launches; supporting forecasts and production plans; maintaining product data; developing custom solutions; and using customer feedback to improve products and marketing communications. The work environment is usually high-noise, and the role may involve occasional lifting or moving of up to 80 pounds. Personal protective equipment is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; mechanical or manufacturing engineering is preferred.
At least 4 years of engineering experience in an engine, manufacturing, or high-performance environment.
Strong knowledge of machining, fabrication, and processing methods.
Proficiency in 3D/2D CAD and advanced Excel, along with the rest of MS Office.
Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, instrumentation, and data collection.
Technical knowledge of high-performance engine, motorcycle, or powersports products.
Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and lead teams.
Passion for the work and pride in work quality.
Commitment to showing up, following through, and doing the right thing.

Nice To Haves

Product management experience is strongly preferred.
SolidWorks experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Put safety first and do not pass on a defect.
Find better, faster, and smarter ways of working and bring innovation to the work.
Build product strategies and business cases covering market research, competitive analysis, technical requirements, costing, revenue, and ROI.
Lead product development from concept through prototype, validation, and full-scale production, including process, machine, and fixture development.
Conduct testing, root cause analysis, and validation using in-house testing and metallurgical labs.
Manage project timelines, resources, and cross-functional coordination for new product releases.
Partner with Sales on the brand business plan, forecasts, inventory levels, and production schedules.
Create and maintain product data, including ERP data, attributes, fitment, and customer-facing information.
Develop custom solutions with motorsports and industrial customers, and train internal teams and B2B customers.
Gather customer feedback to drive product improvements and define marketing communication objectives.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance effective day one, with substantial company contributions to medical and dental premiums.
Nine paid holidays and paid Thank You Day(s), effective day one.
Paid time off.
401(k) match up to 3.5%, eligible after 30 days, with immediate vesting.
Employer HSA contributions up to $1,100 a year.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
Paid parental leave.
Employee discounts on products from company brands, including Corsa, Wiseco, JE Pistons, Manley, and Rekluse.
Wellness program with medical premium credit.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Prescription safety glasses and work boot reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
$1,000 referral bonus.