K&N Engineering

Product Development Sr. Program Manager

K&N Engineering  •  $80k - $115k/yr  •  Riverside, CA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 Salary/yearAbout the Role
We are seeking a Product Development Sr. Program Manager to lead the execution of new performance products from Gate 1 through launch. This role sits at the center of our Product Development & Engineering (PD&E) organization and is responsible for driving programs from concept maturity through design, engineering validation, manufacturing readiness, and successful market launch.
The ideal candidate has deep experience in automotive or powersports performance products and understands how to bring high performance aftermarket products from concept to production.
This role requires strong technical leadership and the ability to coordinate cross functional teams across engineering, testing, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and marketing.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead product development programs from Gate 1 through production launch
- Manage the stage gate product development process and program timelines
- Coordinate engineering design, prototyping, testing, validation, and production release
- Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and manufacturing readiness
- Oversee product validation including flow bench testing, dyno testing, durability, and vehicle fitment
- Work cross functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, marketing, and category management
- Ensure programs meet performance, cost, and launch timing targets
- Identify opportunities for new performance products within the automotive and powersports aftermarket

Qualifications

Qualifications
- 7+ years’ experience in automotive or power sports product development
- Strong understanding of performance aftermarket products
- Experience managing new product development programs
- Knowledge of DFM, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing processes
- Experience working within a stage gate development process
Preferred Experience
- Air intake systems, filtration, exhaust, turbo/forced induction, suspension, or powersports performance products
- Flow bench testing, dyno validation, vehicle fitment testing, and product validation
What Success Looks Like
- New products delivered on schedule and within cost targets
- Successful transition from engineering development to manufacturing
- Performance products that deliver measurable gains and strong customer demand
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
K&N Engineering

About K&N Engineering

K&N Engineering is the world's leading manufacturer of washable performance air filters and air intake systems. Headquartered in Riverside, California, K&N has a second manufacturing and distribution facility in Grand Prairie, Texas, and multiple smaller offices in a variety of countries around the world. K&N invented the reusable high flow cotton air filter in 1969 and has been perfecting the technology ever since. K&N is a world class filtration company selling air filters, oil filters, and air intakes in over 90 countries across the globe. K&N sells over 12,000 products designed for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and industrial applications. From their No-Hassle Lifetime Warranty to their Consumer Protection Pledge, K&N stands behind their products and their consumers 100%. The distinctive K&N logo represents performance from one of the original performance companies.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Riverside, California
Year Founded
1969
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