Product Development Specialist

Product Development Specialist – FIRE Division Position Summary The Product Development Specialist – FIRE Division supports the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Lakeland's global FIRE product portfolio. This role serves as the technical expert for assigned product lines and works closely with Product Management, Research & Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, Quality, and Regulatory teams to successfully develop, launch, and maintain products throughout their lifecycle. The Product Development Specialist is responsible for coordinating product development activities, maintaining technical product documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting product launches, and providing technical expertise to internal and external stakeholders. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance Review product certifications, technical documentation, and labeling to ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements. Monitor changes to applicable standards including NFPA, ISO, CE, ANSI/ISEA, and other global regulations. Attend industry committee meetings, conferences, and standards organizations as assigned. Maintain technical certification records and supporting documentation Product Development & Project Coordination Support the development and management of new and existing FIRE products throughout the product lifecycle. Coordinate product development projects on a global level, ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables are achieved. Work with cross-functional teams including R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, and Quality to support successful product launches. Assist in developing product roadmaps, project schedules, and implementation plans. Participate in product design reviews, prototyping, testing, and validation activities. Support continuous product improvements through customer feedback, field observations, and market analysis. Technical Product Ownership Serve as the technical expert for assigned FIRE products. Develop and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), SKU structures, manufacturing specifications, make sheets, packaging requirements, and product labeling. Maintain accurate technical files and documentation for all assigned products. Ensure manufacturing instructions and product documentation remain current and accurate. Support engineering change management activities.. Marketing & Technical Support Partner with Marketing to develop technical literature, product specifications, brochures, training materials, and sales support documentation. Review regional websites to ensure FIRE product information is accurate, complete, and current. Develop technical presentations, videos, and product training materials. Deliver product training to Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, distributors, and other internal stakeholders. Provide technical product support to…