Director Product Development, Robern - Bristol, PA

Robern, a Kohler Company, is a leading manufacturer of innovative mirrored bath cabinets, lighting fixtures and complementary accessories for the bath. The company, located in Bristol, Pennsylvania, has specialized in the "art of storage" since 1968.

This opportunity is a leadership position with responsible for creating, and executing the new product development strategy along with research and development that keeps us on the cutting edge.

Specific Responsibilities:

· Responsible for Industrial Design,and Engineering Product Development team for Robern’s unique line of bathroom products

· Participate and lead in design reviews.

· Communicate the strategic direction of the company to all stakeholders along with the tactical methods for success

· Ensure the Product Development process is deployed, standardized, and continuously improved.

· Implement Kohler design and engineering policy and methods.

· Identify emerging technology opportunities; formulate and execute development and application programs/projects for high value opportunities.

· Maintain current awareness of consumer and competitor product offerings including product design trends in both the US and foreign markets.

· Analyzing product performance, making recommendations for changes to existing collections and identifying opportunities for new product introductions and line extensions.

· Maintain a work environment that stimulates creativity.

· Promote a “corporate design philosophy” to be on the leading edge of design and performance.

· Maintain high standards for new product development within Industrial Design, Engineering in tandem with Marketing.

· Develop relationships with outside consultants and vendors.

· Coach and advise designers and engineers as needed on all new product development work.

· Create and maintain the department budget.

Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Design from an ABET accredited program. A Masters degree in Product Development is a plus with academic emphasis in product design. Minimum of 10 years of proven product design, management, and development experience in the Consumer Products Market. Must have strong creative and technical skills. Budget responsibility in previous positions is required.

To apply online, follow this link -> Director Product Development, Robern

You  may contact me at kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com