Technical Product Manager – Consumer Electronic Products
KO2’s client is seeking a technically strong Technical Product Manager to lead the technical direction and evolution of a range of commercial electronic products.
This role sits between engineering, product development, and supplier collaboration. You will act as the internal technical authority when working with external manufacturing partners, reviewing designs, challenging engineering decisions, and ensuring products deliver industry-leading performance.
This position is ideal for someone who understands electronics and hardware development, but is equally motivated by product innovation, research, competitor analysis, and translating technology into successful consumer products.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the technical product roadmap
* Review and challenge supplier electronic designs, schematics, and system architectures
* Validate new product ideas through technical research, engineering analysis, and testing
* Work closely with suppliers to push technical performance and innovation
* Drive continuous improvement of existing products through component optimisation and design changes
* Translate scientific research, technical papers, and patents into engineering targets and product improvements
* Build test rigs to validate LED output, power systems, battery performance, and other parameters
* Analyse customer feedback and reviews to identify product improvement opportunities
* Define product specifications and technical requirements for suppliers
* Support marketing teams by translating technical capabilities into clear consumer benefits
Experience & Skills
* Background in electronics, hardware engineering, or technical product development
* Ability to understand and challenge engineering decisions
* Strong analytical mindset and curiosity for how technology works
* Experience working with manufacturing partners or hardware suppliers
* Ability to translate technical research into product direction
* Experience working with third parties (manufacturing, design, production) in Asia is desirable
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working between engineering and product leadership. You should feel comfortable discussing technical challenges with engineers while also considering how products succeed in the consumer market.
The role requires curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement, with a focus on analysing technology, challenging assumptions, and working with suppliers to achieve better outcomes.
Apply today with an up to date CV for immediate consideration.
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