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About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

Pinterest is where people come for inspiration, not distraction - an active intent platform uniquely positioned at the intersection of search, social, and commerce. Our commitment to personalized discovery and actionable curation helps hundreds of millions around the globe turn inspiration into reality. Here, Personalization is essential to who we are and what we do.

We're looking for a passionate and strategic AI/ML Product Manager to drive the future of personalized experiences on Pinterest. As part of our Personalization team, you'll work across Engineering, Data Science, and Design to deliver industry-leading AI and ML solutions-helping users easily discover inspiration, curate what they love, and shop for what brings their ideas to life. You'll ship impactful products on high-traffic Pinterest surfaces, including Home, Search, and Related Pins, and play a key role in Pinterest's top strategic theme for the years ahead.

What you'll do:

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• Define, design, and launch thoughtful AI/ML-powered experiences that help users discover, curate, and shop ideas tailored to their unique taste.
  
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Design, and Data Science to craft seamless and delightful experiences at the intersection of user experience, ML, and AI.
  
• Set product vision, influence strategy, write requirements, develop hypotheses, and establish success metrics for critical personalization initiatives.
  
• Identify and prioritize new opportunities to advance the relevance, impact, and sophistication of personalization across Pinterest's Curation portfolio.
  
• Autonomously navigate and resolve complex, ambiguous product challenges-and influence product strategy across multiple teams.
  

What we're looking for:

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• Track record in AI/ML products: Experience building and launching personalized experiences, ideally at scale, for consumer products (e-commerce a plus).
  
• Technical fluency: Strong understanding of AI/ML product development; ability to credibly partner with engineers and data scientists across the stack.
  
• Sharp communication: Comfortable presenting to executives and cross-functional audiences; excels at simplifying complex technical and product concepts.
  
• Strategic and customer-centric: Deep empathy for user needs, with an ability to turn rich data and insights into new opportunities and delightful features.
  
• Collaborative influencer: Ability to build trusted relationships with a variety of internal partners (including Advanced Technology, Growth, Trust & Safety, Monetization, and more) and align them to shared goals.
  
• Ownership mindset: Skilled at defining what success looks like, rallying teams, and guiding projects from ideation to successful launch.
  
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  

Relocation Statement:

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• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
  

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• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
  
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times/quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.
  

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

AAA - The Auto Club Group, is seeking ambitious, business-minded, and visionary Entrepreneurial Agency Owners to join our team!

One of the Industry's BEST Compensation Packages

Earning potential is unlimited through a 100% incentive-based compensation structure. Competitive new-business and renewal commission, complemented by bonus programs (see below) which help your business growth at all stages of your agency’s development. The more you invest in your success, the more you can earn!

100% Economic interest in your agency from day 1!

Complementary lead programs linked to our membership databases!

Launch Bonus

(paid once candidate launches fully compliant AAA branded agency)

Marketing/lead generation Reimbursement

Paid to Agency Owner

Agency Development Bonus (ADB)

First 36 months – measured on a quarterly basis

Agency Growth Bonus (AGB)

Starts in year 3 (month 25)

Strong Support Throughout the Process

· Start with a solid foundation: The EA model is designed to serve the needs of our members. There is much thought, data, and research that goes into our candidate selection, interview process, and agency location placement. We provide EAs with assistance on how to successfully launch and develop their agency into a sustainable and profitable business year over year.

· Step-by-step assistance: The core of your EA onboarding will be a detailed deployment plan providing guidance to ensure compliance with AAA protocols and standards.

· Comprehensive education: You will benefit from mixing in-person with virtual training, the program includes core business skills, sales, customer service, products and systems.

· Resources to help you grow and evolve: As your business grows, you’ll benefit from a myriad of resources to help you secure licensed staff, manage financials and cash flows, develop and modify a business plan, and access to a network of experienced EAs and other business experts. Your AAA recruiter can review specifics with you.

Agency Owner Overview

This opportunity is for self-motivated, results-driven business people interested in building a profitable, multi-line insurance agency. You’ll bring business or industry-relevant experience, and need a level of capital to ensure your agency delivers the service AAA—and our members—expect. You’ll own and grow an insurance agency that serves new and prospective AAA Members. You’ll sell property and casualty, life insurance and AAA memberships along with other products, to a well-defined and loyal client base.

Agency Owner Requirements

· Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance Licensing, preferred not required:

If you don’t have them, you must be willing to obtain at candidate's expense

· Review and completion of the Business Plan/Cash flow analysis (AAA provides assistance and guidance throughout this process)

· Learning & Development requirements will be (3 weeks 100% virtual training/live instructor class)

· AAA branded office - must be approved office space

· $75K proof of investable capital – (not a franchise fee-proof of funds available for investment into your own business)

· Must be able to pass background check-criminal history and credit/financial check

Products include

AAA Membership

· You’ll offer programs for autos, bicycles, RVs and motorcycles. People value their AAA Membership for access to our trusted roadside assistance, and for the more than 126,000 opportunities to save on dining, shopping, hotels, rental cars, travel events and auto care.

Property and casualty insurance

· You’ll sell Auto, Home, Renters, Umbrella, Flood, RV, Boat, Motorcycle, Specialty Vehicles and Commercial Lines. Because we always strive to do what’s right for our members, you’ll also have access to brokered products from multiple, national and regional A rated leading carriers to help you serve a wide variety of needs. (varies by state)

Life Insurance

· You’ll sell Term, Universal Life, Whole Life and Annuities. Founded in 1969 and affiliated with AAA, AAA Life Insurance Company has an A- rating (Excellent), which is the 4th highest ranking out of 16, by A.M. Best Company as of September 2016.

We are seekinga Director Design, Development, and Sourcing Fish & Hunt Hard Goods & Gear to join the Orvis Team! Strongest preference is for someone in our Sunderland, VT office regularly. For candidates not local to Sunderland, expectation is one week/month in Sunderland.

As a Director Design, Development, and Sourcing Fish & Hunt Hard Goods & Gear, you play a pivotal role in leading the design and development of our most innovative and technologically advanced fly fishing and hunting hard goods — work grounded by deep, first-hand angling experience, field knowledge, and real-world testing, not just concept or CAD. You are responsible for overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, focusing on innovation, quality, and market trends within the fishing tackle and hunting industry. This role combines technical expertise in materials and engineering with creative direction and team management. You will be a key leader on the Product Team, comprised of 2 direct reports as well as the lead designer of all reels, waders, and wading boots. You will partner with our Product Leadership Team to create clear roles and responsibilities, define our new processes, and identify opportunities for simplification and efficiency. As a leader of multiple team members, you will inspire, guide, teach and elevate your team – owning their professional development and career paths.

Position Interfaces:

This position reports to our Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance and interfacing with multiple areas including merchandising, inventory management, marketing, finance, sourcing, wholesale, retail operations, manufacturing and ownership of the company. It is a director role that involves supervision of the Fish/Hunt Hard Goods product design, development/sourcing team. This is an exempt/ salary position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a customer-obsessed Fish and Hunt Hard Goods Product Design & Development/Sourcing Team
• Lead a culture of partnership, communication, and collaboration across the organization
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a strategic plan for new product design and development that aligns to deliver the Assortment Strategy, thus ensuring alignment with market and customer needs as well as company and financials goals, specifically target retail, AUC and IMU across all Fish/Hunt Hard Goods products.
• Design Inspiration – Lead the Hardgoods / Innovation Design Kickoff, the Design “blank canvas” to push the Orvis brand forward and ensure that we are leaders in innovation.
• Design Partnership – Partner and collaborate with Soft Goods Designer on seasonal
• Design Kick Off, DDR and Line Adoption Meetings to ensure a One Orvis Design POV
• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee all phases of product design and development for Fish & Hunt Hard Goods, from initial concepting and prototyping to field testing and manufacturing to on time product launch. Ensure that the Hardgoods PDD and Sourcing team is prepared on time for all milestones and inspire cross functional partners across all Hardgoods to prepare milestones and ensure they happen on time.
• Deliver the Line: Ensure that the products agreed upon through the Design Kickoff and Assortment Strategy deliver on time and are discussed at DDR 1, 2 and Final Line Adoption. Aim for 90% of products aligned upon launch on time.
• People Management - Coach the team by providing consistent and candid feedback to ensure great partnership and collaboration with cross functional partners. Guide team to have effective communication and influence decision making. Hold the team accountable for milestone preparation and on-time delivery of product.Inspire the team to make decisions in milestones to reduce swirl and to keep all key partners up to date.
• People Development – Develop and empower direct reports by coaching and mentoring to build skills and support individual career development
• Mentorship: Provide mentorship to associates within the organization.
• Market and Trend Analysis: Utilize expert knowledge of fishing and hunting techniques, gear preferences, and market trends to identify new opportunities and guide/influence product design decisions and to deliver an industry-leading Design Kickoff.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams including leadership, marketing, sales, and customer service to ensure a cohesive user experience and effective product positioning, most importantly at key milestones.
• Vendor Management: Partner closely with our vendors to negotiate product pricing, ensuring financial goals are met – ensure vendors are clear on product design requirements within the cost parameters set to meet retail and IMU targets
• Budget Management – Partner closely with the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to ensure accurate operating expense budget forecasting and adherence to budgeted monthly/annual cost spend
• Calendar Management - Partner closely with the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to refine, enforce and adhere to seasonal development calendar dates and milestone meetings
• Quality Control: Responsible for the overall quality of the final product as measured by return rates and/or product recalls.
• Steward of the brand – Partner with Marketing and Brand Amplification team to align regular travel to regional training events, sales meetings, key wholesale accounts and industry trade shows. Knowledgeable of product performance, durability, and regulatory standards and maintain a continuous pulse on industry trends and competitors.
• Proactively recommend and/or execute new processes, procedures, SOPs to provide clarity and simplification for the Product Team
• Support the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance and Chief Product & Creative Officer with projects and initiatives that benefit the entire organization
• Manage internal testing of all products in a way that is consistent with our brand standards
• Accountable for our field-testing program to ensure 90-day field testing is complete prior to SMS sample ordering PO placement
• Accountable for on-time delivery of photography, tradeshow, marketing and SMS rep samples
• Partner closely with Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to influence our manufacturing and vendor placement for Fish/Hunt Hard Goods Orvis branded products.
• Create relationships across our all-product categories to ensure we deliver a One Orvis experience for our customers.
• As a Director, think beyond your function.Proactively anticipate and solve problems that are One Orvis challenges. Give leverage to the leaders around you by taking on projects or solving problems that go beyond your function, therefore giving time back to those around you.

Competencies and Requirements:

• Education: A strong background in mechanical engineering or industrial design
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of fishing rod, reel, wader, boot, packs, bags, apparel materials, design tools, and manufacturing processes.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills to guide teams, inspire innovation, and manage complex projects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and partner in problem solving.
• Problem-Solving: Strong capacity for creative problem-solving and finding innovative solutions for design and production challenges.
• Real-world Experience: Practical, real-world fishing experience and an understanding of angler needs
• 10+ years of Product Design & Development experience with a proven track record of helping to create a positive, supportive and inspiring work environment
• 5+ years of experience managing a team with a proven track record of excellent leadership, collaboration, and coaching skills.Ability to inspire, support, coach, teach and direct team – and the ability to know which is needed in each situation. Empathetic, supportive, and direct leadership style.
• Highly proficient in cost estimating with baseline inputs, understand relationship between like for like style, COO, duties and freight
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Management of the team for on schedule design and development of best-in-class Orvis branded products
• Efficiency: reduced spin and reduced need for communication outside of milestones by maintaining process and calendar discipline
• Quality as measured by returns and recalls, as well as feedback from customers, sales personnel in retail and wholesale, and the endorsed guide network
• Margin rate, cost of goods and sourcing strategies for Orvis branded products
• Increase in sales and gross margin dollars

About Orvis:

In 1856, Charles Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering the finest fly fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, along with our world famous fly-fishing gear, Orvis offers distinctive clothing, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each item is rooted in our heritage of authenticity and the outdoors, and is backed with a no-questions-asked guarantee. With our flagship retail store located in the same Vermont village as the original store since 1856, we offer experience and knowledge that no other retail company can. Each day we strive to apply what we know and learn to bring our customers even better service and products tomorrow.

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Location: In-Person (9 Bond Street, NoHo, New York)

Salary: $75,000 per year

About Bond No. 9:

For the first time in fragrance history, a major, full-blown fragrance collection was launched as an homage to a great city: New York. Bond No. 9, headquartered at 9 Bond Street in NoHo, celebrates the city with women’s, men’s, and unisex eaux de parfum. Our dual mission is to restore artistry to perfumery and to mark every New York neighborhood with a scent of its own.

We are seeking a digitally driven, detail-oriented, and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Customer Service & E-Commerce Specialist, supporting our direct-to-consumer business and ensuring an exceptional client experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Service & Client Experience:

1. Monitor, listen, and respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat, maintaining the Bond No. 9 tone of voice.
2. Escalate inquiries when necessary and provide feedback to improve service processes.
3. Manage eCommerce returns and exchanges, ensuring warehouse processing and timely refunds.
4. Partner with retail and warehouse teams on order fulfillment and omnichannel initiatives.
5. Track customer satisfaction and provide insights to drive process improvements.
6. Assist in mapping the post-purchase journey and testing initiatives to enhance the client experience.

E-Commerce Operations & Merchandising:

1. Maintain and update the DTC product catalog, including product pages, banners, offers, and content in line with brand guidelines and launch calendars.
2. Support new product launches, promotions, and sampling initiatives (e.g., GWP, bundles, exclusive offers).
3. Monitor product availability, coordinate stock updates, and ensure site accuracy.
4. Partner with marketing, creative, and HQ teams to optimize imagery, copy, and SEO.
5. Assist with A/B testing and site personalization initiatives to improve conversion and engagement.

Performance Tracking & Analytics:

1. Compile and analyze performance reports covering sales, orders, traffic, and conversion KPIs.
2. Maintain campaign and content trackers to assess promotional effectiveness and identify optimization opportunities.
3. Track competitive activity and provide insights to inform business strategy.

Skills & Experience:

1. 3+ years of experience in customer service and eCommerce operations, preferably in luxury beauty or fragrance.
2. Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
3. Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented.
4. Knowledge of eCommerce platforms, digital marketing, and CRM systems.
5. Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
6. Spanish-speaking a plus.
7. Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for luxury fragrances, eCommerce innovation, and delivering exceptional client experiences.

Why Bond No. 9?

1. Join a pioneering fragrance brand rooted in New York’s culture and creativity.
2. Work closely with a passionate, collaborative team in a fast-paced, luxury environment.
3. Be part of shaping our customers’ online journey and representing iconic fragrances worldwide.

Fort Worth, TX | Full-Time | In-Office

Compensation: $50,000–$60,000 annually, depending on experience

Benefits include: Paid Time Off and Company Holidays, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance 

Founded in 2012, Lila & Hayes is a Fort Worth–based lifestyle apparel brand known for timeless design, exceptional quality, and thoughtfully crafted collections. The brand serves customers across direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels and continues to expand its national presence through a disciplined approach to product development, production, and long-term growth.

Our team is highly collaborative and hands-on, with leadership closely involved in the product process from concept through launch.

Lila & Hayes is seeking an Apparel Product Development & Design Coordinator to help drive the development and production of our collections from concept through launch.

This role works closely with company leadership to bring product concepts to life while managing development timelines, coordinating factory communication, and supporting the execution of production. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring product is delivered on time and aligned with approved specifications.

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in product development, enjoys working closely with product, and is eager to take ownership within a fast-moving and growing brand environment.

• Manage and track development timelines across multiple product initiatives
• Coordinate the sampling process from prototype through final approval
• Coordinate fit sessions, documenting revisions and communicating updates to factory partners
• Maintain accurate product documentation including specifications, development notes, and approvals
• Track costing updates and monitor margin considerations throughout development

• Work closely with leadership to help bring product concepts to life
• Contribute ideas around fabrics, trims, styling details, and product refinements
• Assist in reviewing samples and identifying opportunities to improve product quality, fit, and construction
• Support preparation for product reviews, sample organization, and development presentations

• Support day-to-day factory communication and production coordination
• Monitor production timelines and proactively flag potential delays or issues
• Ensure bulk production aligns with approved samples and quality standards
• Coordinate shipment timing and production documentation as needed

• Partner with warehouse, marketing, and wholesale teams to support product launch readiness
• Provide clear product documentation and specifications prior to warehouse intake
• Communicate development updates and production timelines across internal teams

• Maintain organized and accessible development documentation and sample tracking
• Ensure product revisions and approvals are clearly documented
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and reduce production errors
• Review production documentation prior to payment approvals when applicable

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, Apparel Production or a related field
• 2+ Years experience in apparel product development, design support, or production coordination
• Familiarity with factory communication and development timelines
• Strong understanding of garment construction and apparel development processes
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter who can take initiative while collaborating closely with leadership

Location: Los Angeles, CA or Seattle, WA (In-office, not remote)

About FUNBOY

Founded in 2015, FUNBOY is a family-owned brand known for creating original, design-led inflatables that bring joy to every season. Best recognized for its award-winning pool floats, air beds, holiday décor, and outdoor play products, FUNBOY combines playful design with premium materials and thoughtful construction. The brand has collaborated with leading global names including Barbie, Missoni, the artist Drake, and is carried by major retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Amazon. FUNBOY is one of the world’s most recognizable inflatable brands on social media, celebrated for products that turn everyday moments into lasting memories. We’re growing fast and have big, fun things ahead - and we’re looking for an exceptional Marketing Director to jump in, make an impact, and help take FUNBOY to the next level..

Our products must perform beautifully across all channels—standing out visually online, meeting retailer-specific requirements, and scaling seamlessly for mass distribution—while maintaining FUNBOY’s signature quality and brand voice.

Role Overview

The Product Development Manager is responsible for managing the product development lifecycle from initial concept through manufacturing handoff. This role ensures products are designed, engineered, tested, and documented to meet the requirements of each sales channel and/or partner while remaining operationally efficient and aligned with brand standards.

The role partners closely with the Production team, who manage mass manufacturing and are actively involved throughout sampling, validation, and factory ramp-up.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional role suited for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of design, engineering, manufacturing, compliance, and omni-channel commerce.

Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Lifecycle

• Manage product development from concept ideation → design → engineering → sampling → testing protocol → manufacturing handoff
• Guide product development with an omni-channel mindset, accounting for the differing needs of DTC, marketplace, and big-box retail
• Work closely with the production team to manage development timelines aligned with retail line reviews, marketplace launch windows, and DTC drops
• Balance innovation, speed-to-market, cost, margin, and scalability

Concept & Design Development

• Partner with founders, design, production and marketing to develop new product concepts, categories, and line extensions
• Evaluate product ideas for brand alignment, channel fit, manufacturability, and commercial viability
• Work closely with the production team to guide materials, construction methods, and features that perform well across online merchandising, retail shelves, and high-volume fulfillment

Engineering & Technical Execution

• Oversee technical specifications, CADs, tech packs, BOMs, packaging structures, and master cartons
• Ensure products meet performance, durability, and safety standards appropriate for both DTC and mass retail environments
• Drive resolution of technical challenges uncovered during development and sampling

Sampling & Factory Collaboration

• Oversee the sampling process in close collaboration with the Production team and overseas factories
• Review and approve samples across function, materials, color, print, construction, and packaging
• Ensure samples reflect final retail-ready and DTC-ready specifications, minimizing late-stage changes

Manufacturing Handoff

• Own the final handoff to Production once a product is development-complete
• Ensure all documentation is finalized, including specs, testing protocol, packaging requirements, and channel-specific variations
• Support Production during early manufacturing runs to ensure design intent, quality, and channel requirements are maintained

Compliance, Testing & Retail Readiness

• Ensure products comply with all relevant U.S. and international safety standards (e.g., ASTM, CPSIA, Prop 65)
• Work with production team to account for retailer-specific compliance, packaging, labeling, and testing requirements
• Partner with testing labs and internal teams to manage certifications, warnings, and documentation for all sales channels

Cross-Functional & Omni-Channel Management

• Serve as the central hub between Design, Production, Sourcing, Marketing, E-commerce, and Retail partners
• Communicate channel-specific tradeoffs, timelines, and risks clearly to leadership
• Help build scalable product development systems that support rapid DTC launches and large retail programs simultaneously

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in product development, ideally within consumer products, outdoor goods, inflatables, or adjacent categories
• Proven experience guiding products from concept through manufacturing handoff
• Experience developing products for multiple sales channels, including DTC, Amazon, and/or big-box retail
• Strong understanding of overseas manufacturing, materials, tooling, and production processes
• Familiarity with retail compliance, packaging standards, and testing requirements
• Exceptional project management, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance creative vision with operational and commercial constraints
• Passion for design-led, brand-forward consumer products

What Success Looks Like

• FUNBOY consistently launches high-quality products on time across all channels
• Products are engineered to scale smoothly from DTC drops to major retail programs
• Sampling cycles are efficient with fewer late-stage surprises
• Clear, repeatable product development processes are in place
• Strong collaboration between Product Development, Production, and channel stakeholders
• Products hit target margins while maintaining FUNBOY’s premium look and feel

Why FUNBOY

• High-impact leadership role at a growing, design-obsessed omni-channel brand
• Opportunity to shape product strategy across DTC, Amazon, and national retail
• Creative freedom paired with real ownership and accountability
• Fast-moving, collaborative environment where great ideas ship

To apply please email   with your resume and subject line: "Production Manager Role"

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

• Lead and coordinate the strategy for new product launches, ensuring seamless Material Planning and Logistics integration with manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product development, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain) to define and align the forward model strategy.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Develop and implement process improvement plans, methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), and best practices for achieving operational excellence.
• Monitor and evaluate performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership on areas for improvement.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to teams, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to address operational challenges and improve overall process performance.
• Facilitate change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and strategies.
• Create and deliver training programs to ensure teams understand and adhere to new strategies and process improvements.
• Analyze market trends, technology advancements, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions and drive forward model planning.
• Develop and manage the roadmap for continuous improvement, setting clear milestones and tracking progress.
• Act as a subject matter expert in process optimization and provide guidance on process design, re-engineering, and implementation.
• Track and report on KPIs related to product launches, process efficiency, and continuous improvement efforts.

What you'll do...

• Lead MP&L system design and implementation, ensuring alignment between operational requirements and enterprise-wide manufacturing processes.
• Conduct forward-model studies to support capacity planning, production strategy, and long-term material flow optimization.
• Coordinate Engineering BOM (eBOM) to Production BOM (pBOM) conversion, ensuring accuracy, manufacturability, and seamless integration into production systems.
• Oversee MP&L ECC (Engineering Change Control) processes, maintaining configuration integrity and supporting timely change deployment.
• Supervise the MP&L industrial engineering scope, including workload analysis, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end material flow engineering, optimizing logistics, line-side delivery, packaging, and warehouse-to-plant interfaces.

You'll have...

• Bachelor's or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in process improvement, strategic planning, and new product launches in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• 1+ years of experience with performance measurement and KPI development.
• 1+ years' experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and product lifecycle management (PLM) software.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams through the continuous improvement efforts.

Even better, you may have...

• Masters or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in forward model strategy development and implementation.
• 1+ years' experience manufacturing or material planning and logistics.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification is highly desirable.
• Strong project management skills and experience with Agile or similar methodologies.You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

  This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

  
  Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

  For more information on salary and benefits, click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
  Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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Dean of Electrical School (Founding Director)

[Confidential Workforce Development Organization]

Location: [Northwest Arkansas] (On-campus) Employment Type: Full-time Salary Range: $175,000 – $225,000 (Based on experience) Incentive: Up to 20% performance-based annual bonus

Institutional Overview

Our organization is a federally funded, Military and Veteran-exclusive transition and upskilling institution located in the [South-Central United States]. Following the successful launch of its flagship Human Performance school—which has produced thousands of graduates to date—the institution is expanding into the industrial trades.

We are building the most advanced trade training environment in the country, merging hands-on instruction with simulation, immersive VR training, and AI-supported learning systems. Our mission is to modernize skilled trades education and accelerate the development of the next generation of highly skilled American tradesmen.

Position Summary

The Electrical School Director (Founding Director) will play a foundational role in designing and launching a national model for electrical workforce training. This program will combine traditional hands-on apprenticeship-style training with emerging technologies such as immersive simulation, AI-assisted instruction, and virtual/augmented reality environments.

As both a program builder and institutional leader, the Director is responsible for creating a scalable electrical training program that serves as a blueprint for modernizing skilled trades education nationally.

Position Details

• Date Posted: TBD
• Reports To: Vice President, Head of Schools – [Industrial Trades Division]
• Relocation: Relocation assistance available
• Additional Benefits: 401k, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package

Key Responsibilities

Program Development & Leadership

• Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive electrical training program from inception through launch.
• Establish program goals, learning outcomes, and performance metrics.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with industry standards, applicable codes, and workforce demands.
• Design a training model capable of scaling across multiple campuses as a national blueprint.
• Oversee accreditation, credentialing, and compliance requirements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through innovative teaching methods (Simulation, AI, VR).

Technology & Innovation

• Evaluate and integrate AI-assisted learning tools, simulation platforms, and VR/AR environments into the curriculum.
• Collaborate with technology partners to develop immersive environments replicating real-world job sites.
• Identify opportunities to accelerate learning outcomes using adaptive learning systems.
• Position the organization as a national leader in trade education modernization.

Staff & Workforce Development

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a team of electrical instructors.
• Mentor instructors to ensure high-quality, consistent instruction and professional growth.
• Establish instructional best practices and rigorous evaluation processes.

Curriculum & Instruction

• Develop and continuously improve curriculum aligned with NCCER and NEC standards.
• Incorporate simulation and AI-supported training methods where appropriate.
• Ensure hands-on lab instruction meets all safety, quality, and educational requirements.

Operations & Industry Engagement

• Manage program budgets, equipment procurement, and instructional resources.
• Coordinate scheduling, facilities use, and lab operations.
• Build strategic relationships with contractors, utilities, manufacturers, and industry employers.
• Support apprenticeship pathways and job placement for graduates.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Master Electrician license OR equivalent senior leadership experience in electrical workforce training/apprenticeship programs.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in the electrical industry.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading training, workforce development, or technical education programs.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of NEC codes, safety standards, and industry best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER Certified Instructor.
• Experience designing or scaling national apprenticeship or training programs.
• Experience using simulation, VR/AR, or digital learning platforms in a technical environment.
• Demonstrated interest in AI-assisted instruction and immersive learning tools.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Work Environment: A dynamic mix of administrative, classroom, and hands-on lab environments. Strict adherence to electrical safety standards is required.
• Benefits Include:
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional development support

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General Partner, mHUB Ventures

mHUB is seeking to hire 2 proven industry professionals with a successful track record in the hardtech / deep tech venture space to join the mHUB Ventures leadership team as a General Partner (GP) of a new early-stage venture fund. The GP will work directly with the other members of the leadership team to build and manage a $200M+ early-stage venture capital Fund focused on investing in Seed to Series B hardtech companies across energy, medtech, manufacturing, physical AI, quantum, and defense tech.

The GP will collaborate closely with the mHUB Ventures leadership team and board, and will play a pivotal role in developing the firm’s expanding investment platform with a traditional early-stage (Seed to Series B) strategy, including raising a series of Funds, driving investment decisions, cultivating relationships with aligned entrepreneurs and investors, and managing a team of investment professionals. The role will require proven investment acumen, the ability to develop new investment theses around industries of focus, and the ability to guide portfolio companies to success.

This is a full-time role with a hybrid work schedule and travel expected.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Work alongside leadership on high-impact, growth-related projects that will accelerate mHUB’s market leadership in the hardtech venture capital ecosystem, including the development and initiation of mHUB’s $200M+ Fund III and general early-stage strategy
• Support fundraising execution by fostering relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, strategic industry investors, and institutional investors
• Develop and expand a national and international co‑investor network of venture firms, corporate venture arms, strategic partners, and family offices to support deal syndication and follow‑on financing
• Independently source and manage deals with little day-to-day oversight from the firm’s Managing Partners
• Position the Fund as a national leader and market maker in hardtech investing through thought leadership, speaking engagements, published insights, and participation in industry panels
• Build iterative hypotheses by gathering and analyzing information from a wide variety of sources and leveraging findings to create actionable investment insights
• Leverage excellent stakeholder management skills, a network aligned with mHUB field of work, and the ability to foster relationships to support portfolio companies
• Lead deal due diligence, alongside the rest of the team, and drive deal execution for initial investments and follow-on investments
• Collaborate closely with mHUB’s accelerator, testbeds (M+, Energy, Datacenter), and corporate innovation programs to surface investable opportunities, pilots, and commercialization pathways
• Drive and deliver high-quality investment committee memos and presentations
• Organize and create relevant resources needed to provide ongoing support to portfolio companies
• Support in investor relations and general Fund administration, including LP reporting
• Take on board seats at the portfolio company level, as needed
• Monitor and actively manage the performance of portfolio companies
• Support portfolio companies' go-to-market strategy and attraction of co-investors
• All responsibilities are dynamic and evolve throughout the term based on priorities

Qualifications:

• 10-15+ years of operating experience and technical knowledge in the hardtech / deeptech ecosystem, with a preference towards energy, manufacturing, and/or medical devices.
• Strong academic credentials: graduate degree (MS, PhD, ME, etc.) with a technical focus
• Held a position as either an co-founder, entrepreneur or a leader in an innovation, strategy, and/or technical unit of a large corporation
• Deep technical expertise in engineering to properly diligence emerging technologies and solutions
• Commercial acumen with robust analytical skill and experience
• Strong knowledge of startup financing, portfolio construction, and deal modeling
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Deep passion for technology, investing, startups, and entrepreneurship
• Exemplary ability to lead, mentor, and retain a high-performing team
• Ability to quickly research, understand, and assimilate new technology sectors, regulations, and companies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Must be an Accredited Investor with the financial capability to be an LP in the Funds, allowing for the GP collectively to have 2%+ of each Fund’s aggregate commitments
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Willingness to travel when necessary

Salary and Duration

The estimated salary range for this position is $200K-$225K plus carried interest and bonus incentives, commensurate with experience and market compensation. Our comprehensive and competitive benefits include a generous PTO and 401(k) plan as well as medical, vision, dental plans, disability, transportation, and more.

These hires are targeted for the second half of 2026.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following items by email to

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Salary Requirements

About Us

mHUB is the nation’s leading independent innovation center dedicated to accelerating hardtech development—where physical products are designed, built, and launched to solve real-world challenges in energy, health, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing. At the intersection of innovation and industry, mHUB incubates high-potential startups to commercialize critical technologies faster and with intention. Based in Chicago, mHUB operates an 80,000+ square-foot prototyping and micro-factory alongside deep technical and entrepreneurial mentorship, a robust investor and pilot network, and U.S.-based suppliers and manufacturing expertise. Since launching in 2017, mHUB has supported over 1,200 entrepreneurs and 500 startups that have generated more than $2.3B in revenue, launched over 1,700 products, created nearly 7,000 jobs, and raised over $2.3B in capital. mHUB plays a critical role in strengthening U.S. competitiveness and building the physical future from the heart of the Midwest.

Job Title: EDS Component Design Engineer

Location: Novi, MI

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced EDS Component Design Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical distribution system (EDS) components for next-generation electric pickup trucks and rugged SUVs. The role will involve full lifecycle responsibility from concept design through validation, testing, and manufacturing launch.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in wire harness components and power distribution systems, working closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, purchasing, finance, and suppliers to deliver high-quality automotive components.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop EDS components including shields, troughs, grommets, connectors, terminals, and power distribution components.
• Support development from concept (clean sheet design) through virtual validation, testing, sign-off, and manufacturing launch.
• Collaborate with purchasing and finance teams to create technical specifications for sourcing and supplier quoting.
• Develop and maintain a standard library of core EDS components aligned with global automotive standards.
• Work closely with VW Group module owners and suppliers to define and release wiring and power distribution components.
• Perform virtual and physical verification testing, including field testing.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and U.S. regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to production facility design for electric trucks and SUVs.
• Manage supplier deliverables to meet cost, quality, and program timing targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance and consumer experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive wire harness or power distribution component design.
• Strong expertise in EDS component design and release processes.
• Experience working across complete product development lifecycle (design, testing, launch).
• Knowledge of Six Sigma engineering methods for design and problem solving.
• Familiarity with CAE tools or computer-aided engineering environments.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in electric vehicle platforms or advanced automotive programs.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical architecture and power distribution systems.
• Ability to work in fast-paced product development environments.