Engineering/Product Manager in Lakewood, New Jersey at Race Winning Brands

Engineering/Product Manager

Manley | Full-Time | Lakewood, NJ

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About Race Winning Brands:

Race Winning Brands (RWB) is a leading manufacturer of high-performance parts for the automotive and powersports markets, covering engine, transmission, electronics and complementary components. With proud roots in US manufacturing, our family of iconic brands is trusted by enthusiasts, engine builders and racers alike. We're committed to unwavering quality, passionate about performance and proud to give back to our communities.

About the Brand:

Since 1966, Manley Performance has supplied racers with connecting rods, crankshafts, pistons and valvetrain components, with roots tied to drag racing legends like Don Garlits. Sister brand MGP makes some of the highest-quality aluminum connecting rods in the industry.

RWB Automotive's engine internal components, with a focus on high-performance valve springs and valvetrain. You'll own products from market opportunity and business case through design, prototyping, production launch, and lifecycle management. You'll work closely with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, motorsports teams, and suppliers. The role is highly visible and serves as a strategic partner in the brand's 3–5-year innovation pipeline.

What you'll do

• Put safety first and never pass on a defect, no matter what leaves your hands.
• Work like a pit crew and bring innovation to finding better, faster and smarter ways to work.
• Build product strategies and business cases covering market research, competitive analysis, technical requirements, costing, revenue, and ROI.
• Lead product development from concept through prototype, validation, and full-scale production, including process, machine, and fixture development.
• Conduct testing, root cause analysis, and validation using in-house testing and metallurgical labs.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and cross-functional coordination for new product releases.
• Partner with Sales on the brand business plan, forecasts, inventory levels, and production schedules.
• Create and maintain product data, including ERP data, attributes, fitment, and customer-facing information.
• Develop custom solutions with motorsports and industrial customers, and train internal teams and B2B customers.
• Gather customer feedback to drive product improvements and define marketing communication objectives.

What you bring

• Passion for what you do and pride in your work.
• A commitment to showing up, following through and doing the right thing.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical or manufacturing preferred).
• 4+ years of engineering experience in an engine, manufacturing, or high-performance environment. Product management experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of machining, fabrication, and processing methods.
• Proficiency in 3D/2D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and advanced Excel, along with the rest of MS Office.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, instrumentation, and data collection.
• Technical knowledge of high-performance engine, motorcycle, or powersports products.
• Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and lead teams.

Why RWB:

• Health, dental and vision insurance – effective day 1, with substantial company contribution to medical and dental premiums
• 9 paid holidays + paid Thank You Day(s) – effective day 1
• Paid time off
• 401(k) match up to 3.5% – eligible after 30 days, immediate vesting
• Employer HSA contributions – up to $1,100 a year
• Life insurance and short-term disability – 100% company paid
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts on products from our brands, including Corsa, Wiseco, JE Pistons, Manley and Rekluse
• Wellness program with medical premium credit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Prescription safety glasses and work boot reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• $1,000 referral bonus

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 lbs.
• Personal protective equipment is required including but not limited to gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection.

How We Hire:

We respect your time and move quickly. Our hiring process is simple: apply, talk with our team, and if it's a fit for us both, we'll make an offer so you can get started.

Ready to join the team? Apply to get started.