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Senior Strategic Product Development Leader – Powersports
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Engineering & Innovation
Reports To: Senior Technical Director
We are seeking a Senior Strategic Product Development Leader to help lead the next generation of innovation in the powersports industry. This role blends deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, focusing on the full development cycle of rugged products across multiple environments, dirt, snow, and water.
The ideal candidate will bring a mix of hands-on engineering experience, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to align product development with long-term business goals. You’ll play a key role in shaping high-impact components for ATVs, UTVs, and related platforms.
- Lead strategic development of new products from concept through production, including components such as bumpers, winches, consoles, and enclosures
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership to drive development and execution
- Apply personal product use knowledge to drive customer-focused, real-world innovation
- Balance technical and business considerations to ensure engineering strategies support broader company objectives
- Track industry trends and competitive activity to inform product roadmaps
- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Support and advise the Senior Technical Director on technical strategy, product portfolio development, and key initiatives
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a senior product development role at a leading power sports company (dirt, snow, or water vehicles)
- Advanced degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or closely related field)
- Strong technical background in component design, materials, and manufacturing methods
- Demonstrated experience using the product in real-world environments (e.g., riding, off-roading, marine use)
- Proven leadership capability in managing cross-functional engineering teams
- High-level strategic thinking and ability to align engineering decisions with market and business goals
- Strong business acumen with a track record of contributing to innovation strategy
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across disciplines and leadership levels
- Experience with at least one of the following manufacturing areas is a strong plus: metal fabrication, plastics, glass, electronics, or furniture
at the time of hiring.