Product Team LeadDepartment: Production
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Torrance (CA), United States of America
Reporting To: Jordan Silberling
Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000 / year
DescriptionLead the Future of Product Innovation and Operational ExcellenceDynamic 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.
Core ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: - 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.
Product Design and Development: - 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.
Manufacturing and Operations Excellence: - Oversee manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality and continuous improvements.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing Principals to reduce waste and optimize efficiency.
- Monitor production KPI's.
Procurement: - Optimize supplier selection, sourcing strategies, and cost management.
- Ensure alignment between procurement strategies and product /design needs.
Continuous Improvement and Quality:- 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.
Team Leadership and Development: - 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.
What are we looking for?Required Qualifications- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field and 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.
Preferred Qualifications- 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.
