Description

Automotive & Powersports Product Manager

Race Winning Brands| Full-Time| Cypress, CA

Precision parts. Skilled people. Real careers.

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:

With more than seven decades in professional racing, JE Pistons is an industry leader in forged racing pistons for automotive and powersports. From drag strips and circle tracks to dirt bikes and snowmobiles, racers count on JE for forged pistons, rings and pins, including custom designs.

Requirements

As Product Manager for Automotive & Powersports at JE Pistons, you’ll lead the air intake product line, from new product ideas and launch through the full product lifecycle. You’ll work closely with R&D, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations and our general and plant managers to plan, build and deliver products our customers will want. This is a highly visible role and a key partner in shaping where our products and business go next.

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.
Own your product lines, including profitability, forecasts and a rolling 24-month roadmap.
Lead new products through our stage gate process, from market research and business case to launch.
Partner with Engineering to drive product innovation, improvements and productivity.
Coordinate product releases with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality.
Create and maintain accurate product data in our PIM and ERP systems, including fitment and customer-facing details.
Train sales teams and B2B customers and gather customer feedback to improve products.
Take ownership of your work and look for ways to make it better.
Help keep our workplace safe, organized and respectful.

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.
At least 2 years of product management experience.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with PIM and ERP systems.
Previous software and web development experience.
Strong analytical skills, including financial calculations and drawing sound conclusions from data.
Ability to interpret technical and financial documents and present to senior leadership.
Ability to travel to other RWB sites as needed.
A commitment to safety and quality.

Why RWB:

Health, dental and vision insurance – effective day 1, with substantial company contribution to medical and dental premiums
Shift differential pay (if applicable)
9 paid holidays + paid Thank You Day(s) – effective day 1
Paid time off
Paid personal days
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
Employee discounts on products from our brands, including Corsa, Wiseco, JE Pistons, Manley and Rekluse
Monetary award for perfect attendance
Prescription safety glasses and work boot reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Wellness program with medical premium credit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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 50 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.