Consumer Product Manager

Senior Systems Engineer – Consumer Product DevelopmentLocation: Burlington, MA (Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite)Salary Range: $76,400 – $140,000 annuallyTravel: 10–20% international travelPosition OverviewA leading consumer products organization is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development of innovative, high-volume consumer products. This role will serve as the technical product owner for cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring product requirements, performance, cost targets, and development schedules are successfully achieved.The position works closely with global development teams and manufacturing partners to guide products from concept and development through validation and production readiness. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in systems engineering, product architecture, and cross-functional technical leadership within consumer product development environments.Key ResponsibilitiesTranslate consumer and stakeholder needs into detailed system and product requirements.Develop system architectures that support product functionality and performance goals.Decompose system-level requirements into subsystems, modules, and components, ensuring alignment across engineering teams.Manage interfaces between subsystems and coordinate with platform owners and engineering leads.Support innovation initiatives and R&D activities required to meet product performance and development goals.Participate in risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and validation planning throughout the product development lifecycle.Apply structured engineering methodologies such as DMAIC, LAMDA, or similar frameworks to guide development processes.Use data-driven decision-making and statistical analysis tools to support product design and testing.Support prototype development, testing activities, and validation efforts during product development.Communicate development progress, risks, and milestones to internal stakeholders and leadership teams.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance engineering processes and product development workflows.Required QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.10+ years of engineering experience, preferably in high-volume consumer product development environments.Experience in systems engineering, product architecture, and cross-functional technical leadership.Knowledge of design validation planning, DFMEA processes, and risk analysis methods.Experience using statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, R, or similar platforms.Advanced experience with 3D CAD modeling tools (SolidWorks preferred).Hands-on experience with prototyping, test fixture development, and experimental validation.Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and product teams.Preferred QualificationsSix Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.Familiarity with systems modeling methods and finite element analysis concepts.Experience working with global engineering teams and contract manufacturers.Ability to support international collaboration and travel as needed.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary range: $76,400 – $140,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.Annual performance-based bonus eligibility.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.401(k) retirement plan with company match.Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave.Short-term and long-term disability coverage.Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.Additional employee benefits and wellness programs.Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.