Job Description Summary: The Product Development Manager develops new products, manufacturing methods, and technical solutions from early-stage concept through validation and commercialization readiness. The role translates product requirements into technical definitions, candidate solutions, prototypes, testing programs, and evidence-based development recommendations. Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Digital Construction, Operations, Architecture, and external consultants, this position supports major product-development initiatives and may independently lead appropriately scoped development efforts. The role combines technical product development, applied problem-solving, manufacturing integration, code and regulatory evaluation, and initiative leadership to help bring innovative timber-based products and systems to market. Job Description: POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: • Develop product, system, and manufacturing concepts that address identified customer, business, and operational needs. • Translate product requirements into technical definitions, candidate solutions, and development plans. • Produce and coordinate models, drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and technical studies. • Evaluate alternative technical approaches and support concept comparison and selection. • Integrate architectural, engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, installation, and commercial considerations into product-development activities. • Maintain technical documentation throughout the development process. • Define prototype objectives, configurations, measurements, and acceptance criteria. • Develop prototype briefs and technical build information. • Coordinate prototype development, testing, mockups, demonstrations, and physical investigations. • Analyze prototype and test results and recommend design refinements. • Support development of validation, certification, and commercialization readiness plans. • Document development findings, technical assumptions, risks, and recommendations. • Coordinate technical work with internal and external engineers, architects, consultants, manufacturers, fabricators, Digital Construction personnel, and other specialists. • Facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure technical alignment and effective execution. • Support project planning, scheduling, and coordination activities for assigned initiatives. • Present technical findings, development status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and project stakeholders. • Support evaluation of building code requirements, regulatory considerations, product approvals, certification pathways, and industry standards relevant to product-development initiatives. • Research technical, regulatory, and market constraints affecting product viability and implementation. • Coordinate with internal and external subject-matter experts to develop compliant and commercially viable solutions. • Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, building systems, manufacturing methods, and industry trends relevant to Timberlab products and markets. • Lead appropriately scoped product-development initiatives when assigned. • Coordinate contributors, manage technical workstreams, and support achievement of development objectives. • Identify technical risks, development challenges, and resource needs, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. • Support preparation of development deliverables, stage-gate reviews, and commercialization planning activities. MINIMUM SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Engineering, Industrial Design, Construction Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field. • Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, engineering, design, manufacturing, construction, or a related technical discipline. • Experience developing, evaluating, or implementing physical products, building systems, or manufacturing solutions. • Experience producing technical documentation, drawings, specifications, models, or similar development deliverables. • Ability to independently lead technical work and coordinate multidisciplinary contributors. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in an evolving development environment. PREFERRED • Experience in mass timber, structural systems, prefabrication, modular construction, or advanced building products. • Experience within architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or industrial-product industries. • Professional experience in architecture or working closely with architectural design teams. • Experience with prototype development, testing, and validation programs. • Familiarity with building codes, regulatory requirements, product certifications, and evaluation processes. • Experience coordinating external consultants, testing agencies, and certification bodies. • Proficiency with CAD, BIM, product-development, and project-management software platforms. • Familiarity with stage-gate, Lean product development, or similar development methodologies.