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Founding Product Manager

  • Bengaluru, India
  • Full-time
  • Posted

Skills

  • Communication
  • Industrial Automation
  • Leadership
  • Operations
  • Problem Solving
  • Product Management

Job description

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†'๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€

๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ: ๐—ฅ๐˜€ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ - ๐—ฅ๐˜€ ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ (๐—ถ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ฅ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ-๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฌ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฃ๐—”)

Experience: 3+ yrs

Location: Bangalore

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for a hands-on Founding Product Manager to work closely with customers, founders, and engineering teams to shape and execute products that transform complex mechanical and manufacturing workflows.

This role is ideal for a product leader who can operate at the intersection of product strategy, customer discovery, CAD, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and software development . You will translate real-world customer problems into clear product requirements, prototypes, milestones, and measurable outcomes while helping engineering teams build products that solve genuinely difficult problems.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

โ€ขOwn end-to-end product execution , from customer discovery and problem definition to product delivery and iteration.
โ€ขTranslate customer needs and business priorities into clear product requirements, PRDs, prototypes, milestones, timelines, and evaluation criteria .
โ€ขEngage directly with customers to understand workflows, pain points, requirements, and opportunities for product improvement.
โ€ขDevelop a strong understanding of CAD workflows, engineering drawings, mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and industrial workflows .
โ€ขWork closely with engineering teams to communicate product behavior, edge cases, technical trade-offs, and expected outcomes.
โ€ขPrototype product ideas quickly and use customer insights to validate concepts before development.
โ€ขBreak complex product problems into practical milestones and communicate priorities clearly to engineering teams.
โ€ขReproduce, investigate, and clearly document product issues to support effective debugging and resolution.
โ€ขPartner with engineering, design, operations, and customer-facing teams to ensure high-quality product releases.
โ€ขDefine product evaluations, acceptance criteria, and quality benchmarks , including evaluations for AI-powered features or agents where applicable.
โ€ขParticipate in sprint planning, reviews, release discussions, QA processes, and product prioritization.
โ€ขImprove processes around product planning, customer feedback, documentation, QA, and release management.
โ€ขIdentify opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce ambiguity, and help engineering teams move faster without unnecessary processes.
โ€ขContinuously research technical challenges and emerging technologies to understand what is possible and how it can be applied to customer workflows.
โ€ขTake ownership of ambiguous and technically complex problems and drive them toward practical product outcomes.

What Makes You a Great Fit

โ€ข3+ years of experience in product management, product development, or other product-centric roles.
โ€ขProven experience working closely with software engineering teams and successfully shipping software products.
โ€ขExposure to or hands-on experience with CAD, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, 3D workflows, or industrial technology .
โ€ขStrong understanding of user workflows and the ability to translate complex customer problems into clear product requirements.
โ€ขExcellent ability to prototype ideas quickly , evaluate product quality, and define what a great user experience should look like.
โ€ขStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break complex problems into actionable milestones.
โ€ขComfortable working with highly technical engineering teams and understanding enough technical detail to make informed product decisions.
โ€ขStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical, business, and customer perspectives .
โ€ขComfortable operating with limited information, ambiguity, and rapidly changing priorities.
โ€ขStrong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive initiatives from 0 to 1 .
โ€ขExperience working in a startup, entrepreneurial environment, or early-stage product organization is highly desirable.
โ€ขStrong customer empathy and experience building products that users genuinely value.
โ€ขExperience defining evaluation frameworks for AI products or AI agents is a strong advantage.
โ€ขBackground in 3D, CAD, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or industrial automation is preferred.
โ€ขDemonstrated entrepreneurial mindset, with experience building something independently or an ambition to take ownership of products and businesses at a leadership level.
โ€ขComfortable using modern AI-assisted development and productivity tools to research, prototype, analyse, and accelerate product execution.
โ€ขWillingness to work on-site in Bengaluru with a fast-moving, highly collaborative team.

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