Who are we:
Caraway is a home goods brand on a mission to craft well-designed, non-toxic home goods that thoughtfully raises the standards of what you cook with. We’re passionate about creating elevated products, free of toxic chemicals, that are better for you, your family, and the planet. We prioritize a holistic approach to the creation of Caraway products. We partner with ethical manufacturers where their employees are safe, paid fairly, given benefits, and work regulated hours. Our eco-friendly manufacturing process releases less CO2 into the environment than traditional non-stick coatings and we engage in sustainable packaging practices, free of single-use plastics and ship in packaging made from recycled materials. We pride ourselves on continuously striving to do and be better - for you and the planet - in every step of the process.

Since launching in November 2019, we’ve become one of the fastest growing digitally-native brands of the last decade and are now sold in retailers including Target, Bloomingdale’s, Crate & Barrel, The Container Store, Costco, Zola, and many more.

We’ve amassed over 85,000+ five-star reviews from happy customers and hundreds of press hits from the likes of Vogue, Domino, Good Housekeeping, Food & Wine, Architectural Digest, PureWow, Fortune, and CNN.

Caraway is a fully-remote company filled with motivated and hardworking innovators and doers. We’re continually developing programs to support our distributed team to ensure a successful remote experience. If you’re looking to join a brand that folks love, read on and apply!

The Opportunity:
Caraway is looking for an Engineering Program Manager in Asia to lead the expansion of our kitchen and homeware lines, serving as the liaison between Asia-based factories and our headquarters in NYC. The Engineering Program Manager will be responsible for managing and enacting improvements to existing product lines as well as developing new product line initiatives, establishing new factory relationships, and sourcing new suppliers to execute on the design vision of Caraway. You will manage a current team of 2 (Quality Engineer and Technical Engineering Project Manager) and look to further expand the Asia team’s resources and capabilities. In close collaboration with the US team and factory partners, you will work to bring new concepts to life with innovative techniques, materials, and an uncompromising focus on the highest quality, cost, and aesthetic outcomes.

Who You Are:
An established leader in the kitchen and homeware space with at least 7 years of experience in product development. Additional expertise in metals, sustainable plastics, glass, wood, electronics, and other materials is helpful as we continue to develop sustainable options. 

You are detail-oriented, a quick learner, and comfortable with many different types of responsibilities. You are an expert project manager and communicator allowing you to easily flow information between multiple stakeholders (US team, Asia PD team, external factory partners, design agencies, packaging vendors, and more). 

You are comfortable working independently to define tasks and prioritize workflows for you and your team with the larger milestones and objectives in mind. Your analytical, data-driven approach allows you to translate complex challenges into actionable plans forward. 

Travel, sometimes on short notice, to address factory and production related challenges as well as identify potential sources early in the product development lifecycle will be a part of this role. 

Program Leadership & Execution

• Lead supplier-driven NPI programs from concept through sustaining, ensuring readiness across tooling, builds, testing, and ramp.
• Drive day-to-day engineering build activities on-site at factories to meet Caraway’s program objectives.
• Support U.S.-led projects by executing locally with suppliers, escalating issues to internal and external stakeholders, and tracking deliverables.
• Own specific portions of the schedule including tooling, builds, validation, compliance, and quality operations.
• Develop and manage program plans (scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risks), ensuring alignment between Caraway internal teams and supplier partners.
• Support sustaining manufacturing initiatives such as packaging optimization, quality improvements, and cost reductions
• Solve technical issues or pull in external resources to ensure project remains on track

Supplier & Factory Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with factory partners; develop detailed knowledge of supplier capabilities, processes, and constraints.
• Represent Caraway operations with supplier and product design teams to ensure Design-for-Excellence (DFX), manufacturability, supply chain, and testing requirements are met.
• Ensure line readiness for all NPI builds — including line space, layout, fixtures, equipment, staffing, and training.
• Travel frequently across factory locations to drive issue resolution, monitor readiness, and support build/ramp activities (50–70% travel expected)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the key liaison between Caraway’s Product Development, Engineering (ME/EE/FW), Operations, Quality, and Marketing teams and our Asia suppliers.
• Facilitate structured, clear communication across U.S. and Asia stakeholders, synthesizing complex issues into actionable updates.
• Lead cross-functional Asia-based program teams (Planning, SQE, Tooling, Supply Chain, etc.) to execute against program milestones.
• Ensure efficient handover of programs into mass production with optimized yield and stable processes.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify risks across technical execution, quality, and schedule — develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Resolve critical path issues quickly, escalating when necessary to maintain program momentum.
• Maintain accountability for both internal and external partners to deliver against commitments.

Soft Skills & Leadership Traits

• Leadership under ambiguity – Able to step into unclear situations, take ownership, and create clarity for the team.
• Influence without authority – Skilled at driving accountability across supplier partners and cross-functional teams without direct reporting lines.
• Sense of urgency – Inspires urgency and accountability in global teams to meet milestones in fast-paced environments.
• Strategic + tactical balance – Thinks strategically about long-term execution while driving day-to-day program details.
• Excellent communicator – Synthesizes complex technical and operational issues into clear, concise updates for all levels, from factory engineers to Caraway executives.
• Cultural bridge – Works effectively across time zones, cultures, and functions to align U.S. and Asia-based teams.
• Resilient problem solver – Remains calm and resourceful under pressure, finding solutions in dynamic, changing environments.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 7+ years of experience in kitchenware product development. Bonus points for experience in metals, sustainable plastics, glass, and wood.
• You’re detail-oriented and a fast learner comfortable wearing many hats
• You take initiative and have a relentless desire to optimize + improve each product
• You’re an analytical, data-driven thinker who can translate complex challenges into actionable insights
• Able to communicate clearly and seamlessly with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent at written communication with an ability to act as intermediary between Design, Product Development and factories.
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Willing to travel for several days at a time and able to work independently, establishing priorities as necessary

Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the role. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet business needs.

Caraway Life:
Caraway is an exciting, fully remote digitally native company that is bringing kitchenware and home goods into the modern era, leading from a non-toxic and sustainable foundation.

Team: You will be joining a passionate and collaborative fully-remote crew that prides itself on high-quality work, supporting one another, sharing our successes, and building a brand we truly love, together.

Culture: At Caraway, we value continuous learning and career growth. We strive to continually optimize our processes, ensuring that we’re thoughtful in everything we do, both internally and externally. We listen to our employees, celebrate our wins, and constantly look for ways to be better for our crew, and the world. 

Workplace: Being a fully-remote company, we have no headquarters and are truly distributed across the US and internationally. Our leadership team sits in the US. We offer a monthly stipend towards co-working space should folks need to switch up their working environment every now and then.

Benefits: We value you and your family. With this in mind, full-time eligible employees are provided: 

• A Setup that works for you: From MacBook to PC, we’ve got you covered. Let us know what you prefer and we’ll get your at-home set up stocked! 
• Elevate your Workspace: Annual reimbursements for you to elevate your workspace, from standing desks to desktop succulents, you got it!
• Fully Remote: Need to pick up the kids? No problem. Have a doctor’s appointment? Enjoy! Flexibility when you need it most. 
• Coworking Reimbursement: Need a break from the home setting? Monthly reimbursements for you to get out of the house and work from anywhere. From day passes, to monthly memberships, the world is your oyster, we mean office. 
• Events + Swag: Connection is top of mind (Yes, even in our completely remote environment). We have monthly virtual events, company wide offsites, and many opportunities for new Caraway swag!
• Leveling Up with Caraway: In addition to exciting opportunities and exposure in your day-to-day work, we offer annual reimbursements to all full-time employees to support their professional development aspirations!
• #AwayFromCaraway: We believe healthy, happy humans do better work. We offer PTO in addition to annual holidays and quarterly wellness days.
• Wellness Reimbursement: Monthly reimbursements for you to stay well. From meal services to gym memberships to monthly massages, we want our team to have the flexibility to choose what wellness means for them.
• Employee Discount: We provide an employee discount on all Caraway Home products so you can continue to level up your kitchen and home life, too! 
• Home Upgrade(s): Complimentary product as a new hire + continuous  to expand your Caraway Home collection.

Caraway is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status