Product Category Director - Hybrid

Lead New Product Development from Concept to Launch

Fieldpiece is a thriving team of innovators committed to building products that empower HVACR professionals. Since 1990 we have delivered rugged, feature‑rich tools including meters, manifolds, leak detectors, and more. We lead the industry with a laser focus on creating breakthrough products that meet customer needs today and tomorrow.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end‑to‑end product innovation from opportunity identification to global market launch and lifecycle refreshes.
• Be the customer advocate—translate unmet needs into product requirements and turn insights into high‑demand solutions.
• Drive technology strategy—identify, validate, and integrate the right technologies that deliver real, differentiated value.
• Prototype, test, iterate—own early concept validation and ensure every new product hits the mark before scaling.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, design, marketing, and ODM partners to deliver exceptional, intuitive, industry‑leading products.
• Balance technical possibilities, market impact, and business viability to drive category growth like an entrepreneur.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field; MBA a plus.
• 10+ years in engineering, product development, or product management roles.
• Proven experience developing complete, tangible, complex products.
• Demonstrated success using Voice of Customer insights to create innovative, high‑value products.
• Strong technical fluency—able to engage engineers, suppliers, and customers with credibility.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and influencing at all levels.
• Willing to travel (up to 30%) for customer and ODM engagement.
• Experience in HVACR, tools, or instruments preferred.

Why Fieldpiece

• Matching 401(k) up to 4% with immediate vesting.
• Excellent medical benefits including an HSA plan and monthly contributions.
• Supplemental Term Life, Employee Assistance Programs (EAD), Disability, and more.
• Hire to Retire philosophy that includes personal career development plans.
• Onsite music program with lessons from guitar, piano, and voice coaches.
• And more.

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

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