Vangst's clientis one of the leading brands of vape technology hardware. The HQ is located near Los Angeles, California, in the City of Arcadia, and includes an R&D laboratory in its facility.

They are looking for a Senior Product Manager to oversee the daily operations of the R&D team by supervising and influencing the mechanical and industrial design engineers. This role is responsible for the planning and execution of new product development. The role will be responsible for identifying product trends and new product opportunities, translating these opportunities into strategy, and managing the execution process from strategy to implementation. An essential part of the cross-functional development team, the Senior Product Manager will gather and prioritize product and customers’ requirements, define the product vision, and work closely with engineering, vendors, sales, marketing, and other support teams to ensure a steady output of competitive and market-relevant products. Duties include development, competitive analysis, cost positioning, and timeline management.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the executive team to develop a product roadmap, launch new products, and manage product maintenance.
• Oversee the daily operations for the R&D team consisting of Mechanical and Industrial Design Engineers.
• Lead new product development and launch from concept inception to product approval until the physical product goes into mass production for commercialization.
• Develop PRD (Product Requirements Document) with features, specifications, and compliance requirements.
• Remotely work with and monitor overseas manufacturers to implement new product development and ensure its successful launch as planned.
• Engage in discovering, identifying, and resolving issues that arise throughout the new product development process.
• Collaborate with the project management team to organize new product training for the sales team upon the new product launch.
• Research and identify the changing product trend and new product opportunities, monitor, and assess competitive products and programs, then subsequently develop, and implement proactive strategies to strengthen the product line’s competitive edge.
• In charge of product experience testing from both new product approval and existing product quality complaint.
• Periodically conduct product analysis and formulate creative solutions for product optimization as needed.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree educational background or above in Mechanical Engineering is a plus. A Master’s degree is also a plus.
• Mandarin speaking is a plus.
• Proven track record of Product Management and New Product Development experience in a supervisory role in the consumer electronic products industry associated with mechanical and industrial design.
• Proven ability and experience in product lifecycle management (PLM).
• Proficiency with 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Keyshot).
• Proven ability to bring new, fresh, and creative thinking to help drive new product growth and resolve product issues.
• Possess strong analytical organizational and effective time-management skills, is a multi-task expert with attention to detail and provides unprompted follow-through.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Superior leadership skills who are highly accountable and inspiring to build and grow the R&D team.
• The ability to work flexible schedules is required to meet set deadlines and time-sensitive projects. Ability to manage daily communications with overseas teams in China by adapting to the time difference.

Position: Full-Time Salary and eligible for an annual bonus based on performance.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are eligible on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Sick pay earned from the date of hire and eligible to use after 90 days of employment.
• Encouraging career progression.
• 7 paid holidays per year.
• Paid vacations.
• Eligible for company-matched 401K plan after 90 days of employment.

About Vangst:

Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses. Since raising its seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.

Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company and backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others.

Disclaimer:

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

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