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Product Teardown Lab Manager

Product Teardown Lab Manager

CompanyQuince
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Salary$90000 – $150000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Design, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in product analysis, teardown, or quality assurance, focusing on apparel, accessories, and/or home goods.
  • Experience integrating lab results with reviews, returns data, and customer survey data.
  • Proven track record of improving product performance and driving cost reductions through design-to-value techniques.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the product teardown lab, overseeing the disassembly and evaluation of products to compare features and identify differences.
  • Conduct detailed analyses of materials, construction, and design elements to uncover opportunities for enhancing quality and achieving cost savings.
  • Collaborate with Product Development and Merchant teams to translate findings into actionable recommendations for product improvements.
  • Develop and maintain standardized procedures for product teardown and analysis, ensuring consistency and accuracy. Translate these procedures into standards for vendors.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and competitor products to ensure our products meet or exceed market standards.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.