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Manager, Product Innovation & Development - Consumer Appliances

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$120,000 - 140,000 yearly

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Job Description - Manager, Product Innovation & Development - Consumer Appliances

Manager, Product Innovation & Development – Consumer Appliances



Location: Hybrid – +3 days/week in office, Sherman Oaks, CA


Company: Ideal Living Management


Website: https://idealliving.com/



About the Company



At Ideal Living, we believe everyone has a right to pure water, clean air, and a solid foundation for wellness. As the parent company of leading wellness brands AirDoctor and AquaTru, we help bring this mission to life daily through our award-winning, innovative, science-backed products.



For over 25 years, Los Angeles-based Ideal Living has created wellness brands and effective products trusted by millions that positively impact people's health and well-being. Today, as a privately held, fast-growing company with a passionate and diverse team of over 100 people, we strive to make our wellness-tech solutions accessible to everyone through a collaborative, respectful, supportive workplace.



We foster a friendly, down-to-earth culture where every team member's contributions are recognized and valued. We approach our work with drive, purpose, and passion while celebrating creativity, innovation, and teamwork.





Role Summary



We are seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Product Innovation & Development Manager with proven experience in small consumer appliances. This role will be instrumental in driving the full product lifecycle—from concept development through manufacturing and commercialization—across our wellness-focused product portfolio.


The most immediate and impactful mission in this role is to help us identify and define the next product we should create. This requires a sharp analytical mindset and the ability to synthesize market research, consumer insights, and competitive intelligence into actionable product strategy.


The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in physical product development, project management, and manufacturing processes, along with deep insight into market trends in home and personal wellness appliances.


 


Key Responsibilities




  • Define and execute product vision and roadmap for consumer appliances, ensuring alignment with wellness and sustainability goals.

  • and identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.

  • Gather consumer feedback, conduct comprehensive market research, analyze emerging trends, and identify gaps and opportunities for product innovation and competitive differentiation.

  • Partner with industrial design, sourcing, quality assurance, and marketing teams to bring products from concept to market.

  • Work closely with in-house product development engineers and other internal stakeholders including marketing, brand, and graphic development teams.

  • Spearhead the entire New Product Introduction (NPI) process and shepherd each project through the company’s stage-gate NPI framework.

  • Monitor product performance, manage iterations, and plan end-of-life strategies.



Preferred Qualifications




  • 3+ years of experience in product management for consumer electronics or small appliances.

  • Understanding of product development cycles, tooling, and manufacturing processes.

  • Experience working with overseas suppliers and contract manufacturers.

  • Familiarity with product safety and regulatory standards (e.g., UL, CE, EPA, FCC ).

  • Strong communication and project management skills.

  • Ability to work closely with multiple in-house stakeholders, balancing their needs and proactively removing roadblocks to ensure successful completion of new product introductions.


 


What We Offer




  • Full benefits including PTO & 401k

  • Great work location surrounded by great restaurants and services

  • Hybrid work schedule, working three days a week in the office, two days remote

  • Additional benefits such as virtual yoga classes and free EV charging

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