Product Category Director

Fieldpiece Instruments

Lead Product Development at Fieldpiece, transforming concepts into market-leading HVACR tools. Collaborate across teams to innovate and launch products that meet customer needs.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeOrange • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end product innovation — from opportunity identification and concept creation to global market launch and lifecycle refreshes
Be the customer advocate — get out in the field, 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
Think like an entrepreneur — balance technical possibilities, market impact, and business viability to drive category growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Matching 401k 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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Product ManagementPrototypingConcept ValidationMarket LaunchLifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Customer AdvocacyEntrepreneurial ThinkingCollaborationInfluencing

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringMBA