Product Development & Sourcing Manager

Location: 4 days on site West of Boston, MA, 1 day remote Industry: Consumer Products / CPG Experience: 3-5 years Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel Position Overview Our CPG client is looking for a hands-on Product Development & Sourcing Manager to help develop new products, improve existing products, and bring ideas from concept through production. This role is ideal for someone who is naturally curious about how products work, understands materials and manufacturing, and can identify opportunities to improve performance, quality, and cost.This is not primarily a project management or coordination role. The successful candidate will take ownership of products, work directly with factories and development partners, solve problems, and move projects forward independently. Key Responsibilities Product Development & Technical Ownership (60%)Lead product development from concept through production readiness.Evaluate existing and competitive products to identify improvement opportunities.Work directly with factories to develop prototypes, assess samples, troubleshoot issues, and refine designs.Improve product performance, durability, quality, and manufacturability.Develop and maintain product specifications and production requirements.Independently resolve development challenges and recommend solutions.Sourcing & Supplier Development (20%)Identify appropriate materials, components, and manufacturing methods.Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing, lead times, and production constraints.Identify alternative suppliers or manufacturing solutions when needed.Partner with supply chain teams to ensure product requirements and timelines are met.Cost Optimization & Value Engineering (10%)Analyze product construction and manufacturing processes to identify cost-saving opportunities.Recommend changes that improve cost without compromising quality or performance.Assess trade-offs between functionality, quality, cost, and manufacturability.Support implementation of approved improvements with suppliers.Commercial & Cross-Functional Support (10%)Research competitive products, customer needs, and market opportunities.Collaborate with sales, operations, and quality teams on product initiatives.Evaluate new product opportunities based on customer value, cost, and manufacturing feasibility.Communicate project progress, risks, and recommendations to leadership.Qualifications Required3-5 years of experience in product development, product engineering, sourcing, or a related consumer products role.Hands-on experience with products, materials, components, and manufacturing processes.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and take ownership from start to finish.Experience working directly with suppliers and manufacturing partners.Advanced Excel skills and strong communication abilities.Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.PreferredExperience with cleaning tools, household products, or related consumer goods.Knowledge of plastics, metals, textiles, fibers, molded components, or mechanical assemblies.Experience with private-label product development and overseas manufacturing.Product testing, re-engineering, and value engineering experience.Mandarin language skills are a plus.What Success Looks LikeThe successful candidate can quickly assess product opportunities and challenges, determine next steps, work effectively with factories and suppliers, and balance performance, cost, quality, and timelines. They take ownership, bring solutions, and drive projects to completionIn this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Email Your Resume In Word To Shannon.Scheetz@jobalert.creativecircle.com Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : SS24-2000295L215 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. Shannon Scheetz - Senior Recruiter For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role. This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 10/21/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. 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