Product Development Manager Jobs in California
Product Development Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in consumer electronics, biotech, software, and medical devices, with demand at every level from associate product manager through senior director. The largest hiring hubs are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Apple, Google, and Johnson & Johnson maintain deep product development teams. California listings most consistently seek specialization in hardware development, cross-functional roadmap ownership, and regulatory-compliant product launches, particularly in life sciences and tech. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN) is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company with a portfolio of trusted brands, including Moen, House of Rohl, Therma-Tru, Larson, Master Lock, Yale residential, and Sentry Safe.
We are building a company that is determined to win, and we are clear about how: strong brands, great people, and disciplined execution.
You'll join a team that puts customers first, keeps its commitments, and cuts through complexity to deliver meaningful results.
If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact and help shape what's next for our iconic brands, we'd love to meet you. Apply now.
Explore life at Fortune Brands here.
Job Description
Fortune Brands Innovations, is hiring for a Lead Product Development Engineer to join our Emtek in City of Industry, CA.
This Lead Product Development Engineer will be an individual contributor that owns the design and development for our Emtek handle and entryways. You'll lead product development engineering teams on assigned projects from concept to production and be the spokesperson for your product.
This role’s responsibilities include:
Provide engineering support and technical assistance to all engineering customers, both internal and external
Leads teams of engineers to develop products
Plans and steers the technical development of products
Product Development risks and mitigation plans
Drive team to develop capable, cost-effective manufacturing and assembly processes concurrent to product design activities to ensure robust designs are delivered
Interact with Marketing, Sales, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Designers, Purchasing, and suppliers to meet the specifications and needs of the customer in the development of new, reliable products for the market
Can make the connections between all user requirements, through product requirements, and into subsystem specifications
- Maintains product platform mindset
- Develop, lead, and actively participate in Design Reviews / DFM / DFA for new products
- Mentor/Coach other team members in problem solving and engineering
- Continuously improve processes, skills, team environment and tools necessary to achieve Fortune Brand’s product leadership strategy
- High proficiency in Dealing with Ambiguity, especially early in projects, to convey critical information to team members and stakeholders.
- Drives resolution of critical early decisions in product design
- Develop and identify intellectual property claims while working with project teams
- Communicate technical information (data, designs and updates) to a non-technical audience
- Collects, maintains, and disseminates the technical knowledge that the project learns
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required
- 8+ years of product development engineering experience is required, to include significant manufacturing exposure
- Experience with International suppliers is highly preferred
- Fluent in the use of 3-D CAD (SolidWorks is preferred) and PC’s
This Lead Product Development Engineer must be familiar in several of the following areas:
- Advanced Failure Analysis and scientific problem solving
- Mechanical System Modeling Techniques
- FEA, CFD, FMEA, DOE, QFD, and DFMA
- Use of engineering principles. i.e. fluid, mechanical and thermal
- Interpretation of statistics related to manufacturing processes and part design
- Collaborative problem-solving techniques
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerances
- Analysis of component / assembly tolerance stack-ups
- Ability to effectively work with suppliers from different countries / cultures
- Written and verbal communication skills for dealing with multiple levels of staff, customers and suppliers
- Proficiency in Spanish and/or Mandarin are beneficial but optional
Ability and willingness to travel up to approximately 15% of the time, both domestically and possibly internationally annually
Additional Information
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $130,000 USD - $214,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.
Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at ada@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings
To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.
Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN) is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company with a portfolio of trusted brands, including Moen, House of Rohl, Therma-Tru, Larson, Master Lock, Yale residential, and Sentry Safe.
We are building a company that is determined to win, and we are clear about how: strong brands, great people, and disciplined execution.
You'll join a team that puts customers first, keeps its commitments, and cuts through complexity to deliver meaningful results.
If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact and help shape what's next for our iconic brands, we'd love to meet you. Apply now.
Explore life at Fortune Brands here.
Job Description
Fortune Brands Innovations, is hiring for a Lead Product Development Engineer to join our Emtek in City of Industry, CA.
This Lead Product Development Engineer will be an individual contributor that owns the design and development for our Emtek handle and entryways. You'll lead product development engineering teams on assigned projects from concept to production and be the spokesperson for your product.
This role’s responsibilities include:
Provide engineering support and technical assistance to all engineering customers, both internal and external
Leads teams of engineers to develop products
Plans and steers the technical development of products
Product Development risks and mitigation plans
Drive team to develop capable, cost-effective manufacturing and assembly processes concurrent to product design activities to ensure robust designs are delivered
Interact with Marketing, Sales, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Designers, Purchasing, and suppliers to meet the specifications and needs of the customer in the development of new, reliable products for the market
Can make the connections between all user requirements, through product requirements, and into subsystem specifications
- Maintains product platform mindset
- Develop, lead, and actively participate in Design Reviews / DFM / DFA for new products
- Mentor/Coach other team members in problem solving and engineering
- Continuously improve processes, skills, team environment and tools necessary to achieve Fortune Brand’s product leadership strategy
- High proficiency in Dealing with Ambiguity, especially early in projects, to convey critical information to team members and stakeholders.
- Drives resolution of critical early decisions in product design
- Develop and identify intellectual property claims while working with project teams
- Communicate technical information (data, designs and updates) to a non-technical audience
- Collects, maintains, and disseminates the technical knowledge that the project learns
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required
- 8+ years of product development engineering experience is required, to include significant manufacturing exposure
- Experience with International suppliers is highly preferred
- Fluent in the use of 3-D CAD (SolidWorks is preferred) and PC’s
This Lead Product Development Engineer must be familiar in several of the following areas:
- Advanced Failure Analysis and scientific problem solving
- Mechanical System Modeling Techniques
- FEA, CFD, FMEA, DOE, QFD, and DFMA
- Use of engineering principles. i.e. fluid, mechanical and thermal
- Interpretation of statistics related to manufacturing processes and part design
- Collaborative problem-solving techniques
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerances
- Analysis of component / assembly tolerance stack-ups
- Ability to effectively work with suppliers from different countries / cultures
- Written and verbal communication skills for dealing with multiple levels of staff, customers and suppliers
- Proficiency in Spanish and/or Mandarin are beneficial but optional
Ability and willingness to travel up to approximately 15% of the time, both domestically and possibly internationally annually
Additional Information
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $130,000 USD - $214,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.
Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at ada@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings
To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product development manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field required by most California employers
- Five or more years of product development or product management experience in a California industry
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams through full product lifecycle in California markets
- Proficiency with product development methodologies such as Agile, Stage-Gate, or Design Thinking
- Experience with California-regulated industries such as medical devices, biotech, or consumer electronics
- Strong background in product roadmap development and go-to-market strategy for California product launches
Product Development Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product development manager in California?
Most product development managers in California move into the role after several years in a related function such as product design, engineering, program management, or marketing. California employers, especially in tech and life sciences, typically expect a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and hands-on product experience. There is no state-issued license required, but in regulated industries like medical devices, familiarity with FDA quality management systems is a strong differentiator for California roles.
Which companies hire product development managers in California?
Employers hiring product development managers in California right now include Amazon, NVIDIA, and KLA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of Fortune 500 tech, biotech, and consumer goods companies means product development manager openings appear year-round across both large enterprise teams and well-funded startups.
Which California cities have the most product development manager jobs?
San Francisco, Santa Clara, and San Diego consistently post the most product development manager openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its density of technology and hardware companies, Los Angeles draws openings from entertainment technology, consumer products, and aerospace, and San Diego's strong life sciences and biotech cluster generates steady demand for managers with regulatory and R&D experience.
Are there remote product development manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many management roles, since much of the strategic and coordination work can be done remotely. About 38% of product development manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the role's strong digital-collaboration component. The parts of the job most suited to remote work are roadmap planning, stakeholder alignment, and sprint reviews, while hardware or lab-intensive product lines typically require some on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a product development manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a project coordinator, product analyst, or associate engineer role within a California company, then stepping into a junior product manager or associate product development role. Large California employers in tech and life sciences such as those in the Bay Area and San Diego run rotational associate product manager programs designed for recent graduates. Building a portfolio of documented product work, even from academic or side projects, and earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential gives early-career candidates a concrete edge in California applications.
Where can I find and apply to product development manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to product development manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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