Product Engineering Manager

Position : Product Engineering Manager - Softgoods Design & Manufacturing Location : Boulder, CO Fulltime Job Summary The Product Engineering Manager - Softgoods is responsible for leading and coordinating crossfunctional development activities for softgoods products from concept through prototype build and development completion. This role owns build execution, schedule coordination, material readiness, vendor management, issue tracking, and OEM partner alignment, ensuring programs are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality expectations. The role operates at the intersection of engineering, operations, and supply chain in a fastpaced product development environment. Key Responsibilities Build & Development Execution Coordinate all build deliverables, including:Development schedules Build matrices Bills of Materials (BOMs) Entry and exit criteria Ensure build readiness across materials, tooling, documentation, and resources Drive ontime execution of prototype and development builds CrossFunctional Program Coordination Coordinate and facilitate regular project calls with crossfunctional stakeholders, including:Product Development (PD) Design Engineering (DE) Test / Reliability Operations and Quality Supply Chain and Vendors Ensure alignment on scope, milestones, risks, and deliverables across teams Materials & Supply Chain Management Manage material sourcing activities and track material lead times, including:MIH (Materials InHouse) TIH (Tooling InHouse) Ensure materials are available to support development and build schedules Oversee inventory of development materials and consumables Vendor & Financial Management Manage vendor quotations and cost tracking Drive PO creation, processing, and approval workflows Track vendor invoicing and follow up on payments Serve as a primary interface between engineering teams and manufacturing vendors Prototype Logistics & Packaging Manage prototype shipment logistics, including:iTracking systems Serial number assignment and tracking Oversee development packaging readiness to support transit, testing, and review activities Issue Management & Program Risk Track, manage, and drive closure of open engineering, quality, and supply chain issues during development Escalate risks as needed and align stakeholders on mitigation plans Maintain clear documentation of decisions, actions, and program status OEM & Facility Coordination Drive execution and alignment with OEM partners through development phases Liaise with onsite facility teams to resolve facilityrelated issues impacting builds Ensure development spaces, equipment, and infrastructure needs are supported Inventory & Compliance Oversee secure storage and handling of materials Manage secure disposal of confidential or sensitive materials in compliance with company policies Required Qualifications BS/BA degree or equivalent professional experience 5-8 years of experience in project or program management Proven experience driving development programs for highly engineered consumer goods Strong organizational, coordination, and issuemanagement skills Preferred Qualifications Technical experience with softgoods product development (textiles, sewn assemblies, flexible materials) Experience managing crossfunctional engineering teams Familiarity with prototype build phases (EVT / DVT / PVT or equivalent) Experience working with global OEMs and manufacturing vendors Core Skills & Competencies Program execution and delivery ownership Crossfunctional communication and leadership Supply chain and material readiness tracking Vendor and cost management Risk and issue management during development cycles Onsite & Employment Requirements (USA) This is a fulltime onsite role in the United States Willingness to work in engineering labs, development spaces, and manufacturing environments Regards, Anil Kumar US IT Recruiter Contact Details: 609-755-5388 Email: - anil.kumar@applabsystems.com 4365 Route 1 South, Suite 105 Princeton, NJ 08540 www.applabsystems.com