Our goal is to make owning a beautiful designer home simple and affordable for our customers. While other top homebuilders are maintaining the status quo, in this changing market, we are focusing our energy on the single thing we can do the best: being a customer-centric homebuilder. This focus allows us to separate from the competition, redefine our industry, and grow our market share. 

To support this company-wide transformation we’ve spent five years creating and implementing our own Supply Chain to introduce new ways of sourcing products and to develop high quality and innovative products to introduce in our homes. We are looking for an experienced, passionate professional who can help guide us forward as we prepare to take our organization – and our impact! – to the next level.

To perform this job successfully, an Associate must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable Associates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role is responsible for identifying and developing supplier relationships, managing cost structures, ensuring product quality, and optimizing the supply chain for electrical-related categories. This role requires collaboration with engineering and design teams to translate consumer insights into functional and market-ready products that meet quality, cost, and schedule targets. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of the electrical industry, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in strategic sourcing or procurement.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for electrical materials and products, including but not limited to conduit, wiring, switchgear, panels, lighting, and control systems.
• Lead new product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Translate design team’s insights into detailed product concepts and design specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and manufacturers to ensure design intent, manufacturability, and production efficiency.
• Manage and execute product testing, including prototyping and design verification, to ensure all products comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with sourcing and supply chain partners to select materials and manage vendor relationships.
• Analyze market trends and competitor products to identify risks and opportunities.
• Track and directly report project status updates to the Sr. Product Development Manager.

Minimum Qualifications Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or hands-on maker skills and engineering fundamentals in electrical field.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, with specific experience in electrical materials or systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical products, technical specifications, and industry standards.
• Proven experience working within a new product introduction (NPI) process.
• Proficiency in project management tools, 3D CAD, and other relevant software.
• Strong problem-solving and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC, a subsidiary of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a well-respected publicly traded company, is committed to providing an environment and programs that help our associates flourish.  You can look forward to professional support, an annual salary of $130,000 - $150,000 plus bonus potential and extensive benefits—including medical/dental/vision coverage, discounts on mortgages and home appliances, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.  To learn more about us, visit www.khov.com/careers.

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