Director, Product Development

Job Title: Director, Product Development

Job Type: Hybrid

Location: Aston, PA

Reporting to: VP of Product Development

Company Overview

FXI is a leading provider of comfort solutions to the Bedding, Furniture and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. We are an industry leader in the rapidly growing Mattress in a Box segment of the bedding market. We have created a “molecules to doorstep” business model that leverages our leading innovation, scale, and footprint to deliver our own brands as well as other leading brands to the market and to consumers doorsteps. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. We provide one of the broadest sets of comfort solutions to the broadest set of industry players, through the broadest manufacturing platform in the industry. You will find FXI’s comfort technologies inside countless applications you encounter every day. Everywhere comfort is needed, FXI’s innovations lead the way! We are always looking for best-in-class talent to join our innovative, fun, and value-driven culture. What are you waiting for?

Site Overview

At our Research & Development team in our state‑of‑the‑art Innovation Center in Aston, PA, you’ll have access to advanced analytical and processing tools that support cutting‑edge work in polyurethane chemistry and foam technology. As part of this team, you will lead high‑impact projects, contribute directly to technical and medical‑grade foam products used in real‑world applications, and serve as a technical expert and mentor within the organization.

Job Overview

As a Director of Product Development you will thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution. In this role, you will set the direction for a growing product category while actively driving the work required to bring new products to market. You will shape the product roadmap, fuel innovation, and lead the overall development process from early concepts through commercialization. This position calls for a detail-oriented leader who balances creativity and strategic thinking with a willingness to roll up their sleeves to deliver results. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams across sales, product management, marketing, R&D, operations, and finance to ensure that new products not only meet customer expectations but are also delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the full product development cycle from initial concepts through product launch.
• Translate consumer insights and competitive analysis into innovative, marketing leading products.
• Ensure products meet key performance criteria including visual design, functionality, manufacturability, cost and development timelines.
• Create and maintain detailed drawings, product specifications, bills of materials and compliance documentation.
• Use design thinking and iterative development approaches to quickly ideate, prototype, test and refine new ideas.
• Integrate the latest innovations, technologies, and market trends into the product development process.
• Ensure products meet all relevant regulatory and compliance standards.
• Support sales and marketing teams by providing customer samples and detailed product information.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Engineering or related field is required.
• 7+ years of experience in new product development, with a preference for candidates with prior experience in the bedding industry, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or durable home goods.
• Customer-centric approach with a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

Desirable Traits And Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Demonstrates entrepreneurial drive to develop and propose innovative design solutions.
• Deep knowledge of product development processes, manufacturing techniques, and design for manufacturability.
• Highly detail-oriented with a proven track record of consistent follow-through.
• Strong communicator, capable of conveying ideas clearly and collaborating with teams at all levels of the organization.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and optional life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

Our Commitment To a Diverse Workforce

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual’s membership in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.