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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. Timberlab makes projects simple. We are experts in full-service mass timber project delivery stemming from our deep roots as a general contractor. With a holistic view of building construction, we understand how to integrate mass timber into a commercial building, carefully coordinating the timber structural system with the other building systems. As a 100% employee-owned organization and member of the Swinerton Family of Companies, we hire the best people, give them exceptional training, and provide robust opportunities for professional growth. Timberlab values and recognizes our employees as the essential ingredient to our lasting success. We strive for a positive work environment that encourages outstanding performance while making room for fun. We also believe that happy, healthy employees lead to a highly productive company, and we are proud to offer a robust benefits package to support individual and collective success. https://www.timberlab.com Timberlab is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Minority, Women, Disability, and Veteran Employer. Our Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We have a commitment to provide equal hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff, and recall benefits to all individuals without regard to gender, race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state laws or local ordinance or regulation. We are committed to the safety and security of everyone interested in our company–including those who visit us online. Please note that Timberlab will only invite you to submit work history and personal information related to employment through our career portal WorkDay (which requires the set-up of a login), and communication will only come from individuals with an email address ending in @timberlab.com or @swinerton.com.
Swinerton
Portland