Product Development Coordinator
Oakville, ON, Canada
Full Time
Mid Level
POSITION
Product Development CoordinatorLOCATION
Oakville, ON (hybrid)About the Organization
Unique Appliances is a multi-national omnichannel manufacturer. We are redefining everyday living with thoughtfully designed high-performance appliances that blend elegance, simplicity, and smart functionality. As a fast-growing direct-to-consumer (D2C) and business-to-business (B2B) brand, this is an opportunity to shape the next generation of Retro, Prestige and Off-Grid appliances. We’re looking for a Product Development Coordinator to shape and optimize a high-performing eCommerce operation.
What we Offer:
- A key role in a fast-growing, design-driven brand
- The opportunity to shape and optimize a high-performing eCommerce operation
- Collaborative, supportive team culture
- Competitive salary, benefits, and growth potential
We’re seeking a highly organized, results-driven Product Development Coordinator with a strong understanding of project planning coordination. This position ensures projects stay on track by aligning cross-functional teams, timelines, and product goals. The coordinator will collaborate with technical, design, supply chain, marketing, and quality assurance departments to help bring to market innovative, reliable, and competitive large/small home appliances.
You’ll be responsible for the full support of product development lifecycle and communication with all internal and external stakeholders (vendors and suppliers) involved in all steps of the development cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning Coordination:
- Track and manage development milestones using project management tools such as Monday.com, Gantt charts, MS Project Planner.
- Schedule and facilitate cross-functional meetings, maintaining clear communication between internal stakeholders.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation and version control for product specifications, registration, lab testing results, and regulatory certifications (e.g., UL, ENERGY STAR).
- Participate in product sample evaluations and provide input on usability, servicing, and performance standards.
- Support sourcing and procurement by coordinating samples, component specifications, and vendor documentation.
- Track lead times for components and pre-production sample schedules.
- Collaborate on the development of product packaging, instruction manuals, and product labeling.
- Work closely with marketing and sales teams to ensure product training materials and launch assets are prepared and aligned with product rollout timelines.
- Continuous improvement and quality insurance for the entire lifecycle of the product.
What we are looking for:
- College Diploma Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- 2 years of experience in a product development, R&D, or manufacturing environment; experience in appliances or consumer durables is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software (e.g., Monday.com, Gantt charts, MS Project Planner).
- Ability to coordinate project from start to finish
- Resourceful and team/collaboration skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a high attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Nice to have
- Familiarity with regulatory standards and testing protocols (UL, ENERGY STAR, etc.).
This unique blend of hard AND soft skills will be critical to help Unique bridge where we’re coming from with where we’re going. Unique is a small company with inner bigness. We’re that ideal company you read about but can’t find. If this position and our company culture get you excited, and you feel you’ll be an asset to our team, then we look forward to hearing from you!
Please inform us if you require any accommodations during the hiring process. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
**Please note: we are only accepting applications from those authorized to work in Canada and we are not currently sponsoring any work visas**
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