Product Manager - Foundation Alloy Technology Explorations, Inc

Product Manager

About the company

Foundation Alloy is building the world's most advanced metal parts supplier. Our mission is to enable innovation in the physical world and unlock safer, greener, and more exciting generations of products across critical industries such as space, aerospace, automotive, energy, and defense. Leveraging materials technology from MIT and UC Irvine, combined with advanced manufacturing and automation, we create more sustainable parts that surpass the performance limits of legacy materials and processes. 

What you'll be working on

Foundation Alloy is seeking a Product Manager to join our team. You will be working closely with cross-functional teams to drive the development and successful launch of innovative metal alloy products that set new industry standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyze market trends and competitor products to guide our product strategy
• Identify opportunities for differentiation and competitive advantage
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and roadmaps
• Address user issues and gather feedback to enhance customer satisfaction
• Conduct user research and usability testing to validate ideas
• Plan and execute successful product launches
• Analyze data to inform decision-making and understand key financial metrics
• Communicate product vision and progress to stakeholders, managing customer relationships professionally

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field. Advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD) or MBA is a plus
• 2-6 years of experience in product management, consulting, and/or marketing, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including executives, R&D, engineering, and business development
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Proven track record of managing customer relationships and gathering user feedback
• Familiarity with operations, advanced manufacturing, and metallurgy a plus

Culture

We don’t look for profiles that “fit” with our culture. We look for people that add to who we are - people with the initiative, positive approach to problem solving, and passion for something (anything!) that will make them both high impact and exciting to work alongside from day one. We know that these people come from all walks of life, with all backgrounds and levels of experience. If you’re excited about the work we can do together, please reach out. We enthusiastically welcome team members of all races, colors, religions, ages, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities, national origins, different abilities, genetics, veteran statuses, and former incarceration statuses.

Compensation and Benefits

The success of this company will be grounded in the long-term productivity of our team. To provide everyone with the physical, mental and financial safety to operate at their long-term best, we provide the following:

• Meaningful, challenging, impactful work, and opportunities to grow within the company at all levels
• Competitive salary, guaranteed to rise with inflation at a minimum each year
• Equity - People at every level will have an impact, and should benefit from their work
• Unlimited paid vacation, with a very strong expectation that employees take a minimum of 15 days off per year, and a full week off at least once per year
• Flexible working style. Most jobs will require people to be present in person or in office most of the time, but in general we care about what’s getting done, not when or where you’re doing it
• Top tier health, dental and vision insurance with limited employee contributions
• A voice in future benefits. This is the beginning, and we will work together to keep adding new, better ways to provide for everyone in the company

Location

This is an in-person position located in Cambridge, MA.

Citizenship Requirement

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.