Product Team Lead

AB Dynamics•Torrance, CA

18h

About The Position

Dynamic Research, Inc. (DRI), part of the AB Dynamics Group, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Product Team Lead to drive the successful development, manufacturing, and delivery of innovative products. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for aligning Product Development, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure operational excellence and business success. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who enjoys working hands-on, leading cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while bringing high-quality products from concept through production.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field
Minimum 4 years of experience
Experience leading cross-functional teams in manufacturing, product development, and operations
Strong understanding of production processes, quality systems, and operational excellence
Experience managing product development from concept through production launch
Knowledge of engineering design, prototyping, product testing, and design-for-manufacturing principles
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S programs
Experience with a wide range of manufacturing processes, including CNC machining and 3D printing
Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Develop and execute integrated strategies across procurement, manufacturing and product development.
Align product design initiatives with operational capabilities and business objectives.
Partner with General Manager and Managing Director to define long-term product and operational roadmaps.
Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to launch.
Contributes to engineering design, prototyping, and testing as needed to support product development schedule and objectives.
Ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and cost optimization are embedded early in development.
Collaborate with engineering and R&D to bring innovative, high-quality products to market.
Oversee manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality and continuous improvements.
Implement Lean Manufacturing Principals to reduce waste and optimize efficiency.
Monitor production KPI’s.
Optimize supplier selection, sourcing strategies, and cost management.
Ensure alignment between procurement strategies and product /design needs.
Champion Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S Methodologies.
Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
Utilize data analytics to identify process inefficiencies and drive corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Lead, develop, and mentor cross-functional teams.
Foster a culture of Innovation, Excellence, Responsibility and Respect.
Establish performance goals and conduct regular one-one-one check-ins with direct reports.