PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DESIGN OPERATIONS MANAGER

YKK AP America Inc.-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Manager
Atlanta, GA
101-250 employees
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The Product Development Design Operations Manager at YKK AP is responsible for leading and developing a team of design engineers to deliver product development solutions that meet business objectives. This role bridges technical execution with organizational strategy by setting direction, managing project delivery, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. This manager is responsible for ensuring alignment between product goals and engineering execution while balancing technical excellence, business needs, and team growth.

  • Develop and manage the annual Product Development schedule in alignment with strategic business priorities.
  • Partner with Marketing, Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to define product objectives and translate them into actionable development initiatives.
  • Provide direction, assign responsibilities, and oversee daily operations of the design engineering team to ensure successful execution of Product Development themes.
  • Identify and analyze market trends, research competitor products, and solicit stakeholder input to drive continuous improvement and innovation in new and existing products.
  • Collaborate with Product Development Technical Services Manager in the preparation of certification programs and technical documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and quality standards are met.
  • Manage engineering change requests by prioritizing resources, budget, and business impact in collaboration with Product Development leadership.
  • Support budget planning for testing, certifications, and consultant services in partnership with Product Development and Technical Services leadership.
  • Monitor updates to building codes, testing requirements, and industry standards (IBC, IRC, AAMA/FGIA, EnergyStar, etc.), and communicate implications to relevant teams.
  • Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, project updates, and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Maintain and update Product Development project plans, providing regular progress reports to the executive team.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or building construction is required.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in the Commercial or Residential Construction industry with a minimum of 3 years in an engineering manager role.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing engineering teams.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing initiatives.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders to identify needs, develop strategies, and execute action plans aligned with the Product Development business plan.
  • Proven ability to drive results in complex, fast-paced, and evolving business environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of commercial and residential building products, building codes and performance testing standards.
  • Able to travel up to 25%.
  • AAMA/FGIA Fenestration Masters
  • LEED AP (Accredited Professional)
  • CPM (Certified Product Manager)
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