Sr. Product Developer- Lifestyle

MillerKnoll-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Stamford, CT
5,001-10,000 employees
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Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. GENERAL PURPOSE In this role, you will lead the product development process across a core product portfolio within the assigned category. You'll utilize expert project management skills by building and maintaining project schedules, monitoring potential delays, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure new products are commercialized on time and within budget. You will manage multiple programs simultaneously and ensure each program's adherence to the company's design and quality standards.

  • Closely monitor product return levels and develop corrective action plans as needed.
  • Coach and mentors junior team members.
  • Accountable for maintaining a positive working environment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Fulfillment and Supply Chain/Sourcing to award programs to suppliers and establish the most effective value stream/supply chain.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Compliance to facilitate all performance and packaging testing.
  • Collaborate with Engineering to review designer and supplier drawings to ensure adherence to design intent and product performance/quality.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain/Sourcing and Compliance to ensure all regulatory, sustainability, and performance documentation are obtained from the suppliers.
  • Communicate key issues (i.e., schedules, resource constraints, launch plans) in a clear and timely manner to the category leadership.
  • Conduct in-depth review of prototypes to ensure products meet or exceed all standards for: build quality, ease of assembly, packaging, comfort, value, etc.
  • Create quality criteria for all new programs and maintain/develop Quality Assurance Protocol with Suppliers.
  • Ensure all new developments meet target costs and margin requirements.
  • Facilitate prototyping with Engineering and/or Suppliers.
  • Generate Request for Quote (RFQ) bid packages for new developments and manage review/selection process.
  • Lead weekly meetings with cross-functional teams to share progress on new developments and conduct prototype/design reviews.
  • Manage project schedules to meet critical company milestones.
  • Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Business, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in development-related functions and disciplines.
  • Successfully demonstrated experience of a major new product commercialization, including full development and launch cycle.
  • Excellent program/project management skills, as demonstrated through the successful achievement of assigned objectives.
  • A developmental, entrepreneurial mind set with abstract analysis skills and a logical, but flexible, approach.
  • Willing to take initiative and accept accountability with a strong sense of ownership over work.
  • A demonstrated high level of personal integrity and business ethics.
  • Demonstrated expert written/verbal communication skills and a proven capability to present complex concepts in a concise and understandable way to a variety of audiences.
  • Proven ability to manage and develop essential peer, subordinate, and management relationships.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly communicating with team members across cultures and functions.
  • Must be financially literate and possess business acumen with the ability to objectively assess projects and teams.
  • 3D CAD and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
  • MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
  • Willingness to travel globally as required.
  • Luxury/ High-end Experience Preferred
  • Bilingual (Italian Speaker) is a Plus
  • Knowledge of furniture construction and furniture market landscape preferred.
  • Medical
  • Prescription Drug
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dependent Day Care Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability and Other Insurance Plans
  • Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave)
  • Holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.
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