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Remote new product development jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed product teams, and companies in consumer goods, tech, and healthcare that build and launch products without requiring a central office. Employers hiring remotely right now include Nortek. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value.
At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we’re shaping the future by Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day! We are a premier HVAC company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through our employees’ commitment to quality, customer experience and operational excellence.
Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekair.com/careers.
- Making NexGen Products - Cooling the World’s Ever Expanding Data Centers
- Airconditioned work environment
- Benefits start day one
- 401K match
- First year, 4 weeks’ vacation (accrued)
Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint.
Nortek Data Center Cooling builds the systems that keep modern data centers running — from liquid cooling to large‑scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world’s most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, and we solve those challenges with engineering depth and practical execution.
We keep things simple here. We communicate early, stay close to the details, and follow through. When issues come up, we address them directly, not with layers of process. Customers count on us because we do what we say and we keep projects moving.
Our culture is hands‑on and collaborative. People take ownership, move quickly, and help each other. If you like working with teammates who are straightforward and accountable, you’ll feel at home.
With the backing of Madison Air, we have the scale, stability, and manufacturing footprint to support complex, high‑growth programs.
Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nortek Data Center Cooling offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekdatacenter.com
Job Summary
As a key member of the Strategic Sourcing Team, The NPD (New Product Development) Sourcing Leader plays a critical role in driving process improvements across the product lifecycle, focusing on the supply chain aspects of onboarding and transitioning programs within the organization and supplier base. This leader collaborates with purchasing teams to identify alternate sources of supply, implement 80/20 strategies to optimize the supply base, and enhance supply chain redundancy and resilience. Additionally, the role leads cost reduction initiatives, manages supplier performance issues, and supports strategic sourcing goals to ensure alignment with quality, cost, and lead time objectives.
As a key member of the Strategic Sourcing Team, the NPD Sourcing Leader for Standard Products manages sourcing components, assemblies, and tooling for New Product Development (NPD), Cost Reduction, Supply Improvement projects, and Innovation initiatives. The position requires coordination with cross-functional teams to deliver results while balancing technical, financial, and operational requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
New Product Introduction & Qualification:
- Manage purchasing activities during new product qualification phases, ensuring technical specifications and requirements are met.
- Lead NPI projects from a supply chain perspective, achieving milestones on aggressive timelines.
Supplier Development & Management
- Collaborate with Category Management team to develop, evaluate, and approve supplier selection criteria for specific projects.
- Work with Category Managers to assess supplier risks (e.g., financial stability, capacity constraints) and implement mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain continuity.
- Address and resolve supplier performance issues to maintain project momentum, applying escalation as needed.
Cost Optimization & Supply Chain Resiliency
- Lead cost reduction initiatives through alternative manufacturing methods, materials, and designs.
- Strategize and implement redundancy and resiliency within the supply chain.
Project Management
- Drive supplier-related tasks to completion, coordinating with internal teams to meet project timelines.
- Prepare and execute RFPs/RFQs; analyze quotations and negotiate pricing, tooling, and NRE costs.
Engineering Collaboration & Change Management
- Collaborate on technical modifications and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for seamless implementation.
- Maintain and update Costed Bills of Materials (CBOM) to align with project targets.
PPAP & Production Transition
- Oversee PPAP orders for new parts through approval stages.
- Transition purchasing responsibility for approved parts to production buyers, ensuring a smooth hand off process.
Data Management & Compliance
- Maintain vendor and item records within ERP systems (e.g., INFOR CSI).
- Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory standards and industry laws.
Issue Resolution
- Address discrepancies in orders, resolve rejected goods issues, and manage purchase order revisions.
- Escalate and mitigate project risks as needed to avoid disruptions.
Position Qualifications:
Required:
- Strong project management skills supported by written and oral communication skills within internal and external cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOM).
- Strong reasoning and problem solving to determine phase-in and phase-out date requirements.
- Ability to read/understand technical documents, as well as manufacturing reports.
- Demonstrated experience in Sales, Inventory and Operations (SIOP) Planning required.
- Proficiency with the use of Excel and MRP/ERP systems
Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint.
Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value.
At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we’re shaping the future by Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day! We are a premier HVAC company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through our employees’ commitment to quality, customer experience and operational excellence.
Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekair.com/careers.
- Making NexGen Products - Cooling the World’s Ever Expanding Data Centers
- Airconditioned work environment
- Benefits start day one
- 401K match
- First year, 4 weeks’ vacation (accrued)
Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint.
Nortek Data Center Cooling builds the systems that keep modern data centers running — from liquid cooling to large‑scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world’s most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, and we solve those challenges with engineering depth and practical execution.
We keep things simple here. We communicate early, stay close to the details, and follow through. When issues come up, we address them directly, not with layers of process. Customers count on us because we do what we say and we keep projects moving.
Our culture is hands‑on and collaborative. People take ownership, move quickly, and help each other. If you like working with teammates who are straightforward and accountable, you’ll feel at home.
With the backing of Madison Air, we have the scale, stability, and manufacturing footprint to support complex, high‑growth programs.
Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nortek Data Center Cooling offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekdatacenter.com
Job Summary
As a key member of the Strategic Sourcing Team, The NPD (New Product Development) Sourcing Leader plays a critical role in driving process improvements across the product lifecycle, focusing on the supply chain aspects of onboarding and transitioning programs within the organization and supplier base. This leader collaborates with purchasing teams to identify alternate sources of supply, implement 80/20 strategies to optimize the supply base, and enhance supply chain redundancy and resilience. Additionally, the role leads cost reduction initiatives, manages supplier performance issues, and supports strategic sourcing goals to ensure alignment with quality, cost, and lead time objectives.
As a key member of the Strategic Sourcing Team, the NPD Sourcing Leader for Standard Products manages sourcing components, assemblies, and tooling for New Product Development (NPD), Cost Reduction, Supply Improvement projects, and Innovation initiatives. The position requires coordination with cross-functional teams to deliver results while balancing technical, financial, and operational requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
New Product Introduction & Qualification:
- Manage purchasing activities during new product qualification phases, ensuring technical specifications and requirements are met.
- Lead NPI projects from a supply chain perspective, achieving milestones on aggressive timelines.
Supplier Development & Management
- Collaborate with Category Management team to develop, evaluate, and approve supplier selection criteria for specific projects.
- Work with Category Managers to assess supplier risks (e.g., financial stability, capacity constraints) and implement mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain continuity.
- Address and resolve supplier performance issues to maintain project momentum, applying escalation as needed.
Cost Optimization & Supply Chain Resiliency
- Lead cost reduction initiatives through alternative manufacturing methods, materials, and designs.
- Strategize and implement redundancy and resiliency within the supply chain.
Project Management
- Drive supplier-related tasks to completion, coordinating with internal teams to meet project timelines.
- Prepare and execute RFPs/RFQs; analyze quotations and negotiate pricing, tooling, and NRE costs.
Engineering Collaboration & Change Management
- Collaborate on technical modifications and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for seamless implementation.
- Maintain and update Costed Bills of Materials (CBOM) to align with project targets.
PPAP & Production Transition
- Oversee PPAP orders for new parts through approval stages.
- Transition purchasing responsibility for approved parts to production buyers, ensuring a smooth hand off process.
Data Management & Compliance
- Maintain vendor and item records within ERP systems (e.g., INFOR CSI).
- Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory standards and industry laws.
Issue Resolution
- Address discrepancies in orders, resolve rejected goods issues, and manage purchase order revisions.
- Escalate and mitigate project risks as needed to avoid disruptions.
Position Qualifications:
Required:
- Strong project management skills supported by written and oral communication skills within internal and external cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOM).
- Strong reasoning and problem solving to determine phase-in and phase-out date requirements.
- Ability to read/understand technical documents, as well as manufacturing reports.
- Demonstrated experience in Sales, Inventory and Operations (SIOP) Planning required.
- Proficiency with the use of Excel and MRP/ERP systems
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The qualifications that appear most often in remote new product development jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial design, business, or a related field
- Experience managing products through a structured stage-gate or product development process
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams across engineering, marketing, and operations
- Familiarity with CAD tools, product lifecycle management software, or design for manufacturability principles
- Strong analytical skills including voice-of-customer research, competitive analysis, and business case development
Tips for Your Remote New Product Development Job Search
Show your async collaboration style upfront
Remote new product development roles require constant written coordination across design, engineering, and marketing. Include concrete examples of async deliverables you've produced, such as product briefs, PRDs, or launch readiness docs, so hiring managers can see how you communicate without a whiteboard.
Build a portfolio of shipped remote work
Distributed teams want evidence that you can move a product through its lifecycle without in-person oversight. Document each project with the problem, your process, the tools you used (Figma, Notion, Jira, Productboard), and the measurable outcome so your portfolio speaks for itself.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote new product development openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Prepare for structured remote interview processes
Remote hiring panels often rely on take-home case studies or async video submissions before live interviews. Practice presenting a product concept or go-to-market plan clearly in written form and on recorded video, since that mirrors exactly how you'll communicate once hired.
Target remote-first companies with distributed teams
Companies that were built remote from the start have mature systems for onboarding and managing new product developers across time zones. Search specifically for companies with no headquarters requirement, distributed product orgs, and public documentation of their remote operating model.
Remote New Product Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote new product development job?
Target companies that already run distributed product teams, because they have hiring processes and communication norms built for remote new product developers. Remote employers screen for self-direction, async written communication, and the ability to move a product from concept to launch without daily in-person check-ins. Demonstrating cross-functional coordination, clear documentation habits, and a portfolio of shipped products will give you a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote new product developments?
Employers currently hiring remote new product developments include Nortek, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first consumer tech firms, distributed healthcare companies, and SaaS businesses with geographically spread product teams are among the most consistent sources of remote openings for this role.
Can you get a remote new product development job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person mentorship. Startups and smaller remote-first companies are more open to junior candidates who can show a side project, freelance product work, or a documented process for taking an idea through research, prototyping, and validation. Demonstrating organized async communication skills helps offset a thin resume.
Do you need a degree for remote new product development jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers in this field care more about a portfolio of launched products, evidence of cross-functional leadership, and familiarity with stage-gate or agile development processes than a specific credential. A degree in engineering, business, or design can help with initial screening, but demonstrated results and relevant certifications often carry equal weight with distributed teams.
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