Full-Time
REEKON Tools
11-50 employees
Designs and manufactures advanced measurement tools
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Boston, MA, USA
- Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, design tradeoffs, and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners
- Experience shipping hardware products to customers
- Work with launching new to world products without marketplace precedent
- Experience using rapid prototyping and other creative mechanisms to gather direct feedback early in the product development process
- Define business and product requirements for a roadmap of devices and tools
- Translate customer input into features and design attributes that will make order-of-magnitude impact improvements to workflow
- Manage and help prioritize company product roadmap and ensure customer experience matches company vision
- Define and implement brand continuity from early product development through selling products across retail channels
- Develop and grow user testing base, across targeted trades, to provide actionable feedback for existing and future REEKON products
- Identify and outline opportunities to create ecosystems of products as well as products whose functionality complements existing product base
- Present recommendations based on multiple data sources to advocate for specific courses of action
- Monitor feedback, support, and analytics to refine vision and propose changes where needed
- Navigate through ambiguity, managing and coordinating multiple project assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience in product management with advanced and emerging technologies
- UX/app design work
- Startup environment experience
- Work in construction, tool, or related industry
REEKON Tools focuses on improving the power and measurement tool industry by combining modern technology with traditional tools. Their main product, the M1 Caliber, is a measuring tool that attaches to saw fences and displays precise measurements on a large, backlit LCD screen. This device allows users to measure materials quickly and accurately, achieving precision within 0.02 inches (0.5 mm) and performing up to three times faster than traditional methods. REEKON Tools targets professionals in construction, carpentry, and fabrication who need reliable measurement solutions. Unlike competitors, REEKON Tools emphasizes direct sales and may partner with retailers to broaden their market presence. The company's goal is to enhance productivity and accuracy for professionals in various industries.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$3.8M
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Founded
2020
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing demand for precision tools in carpentry and fabrication boosts market potential.
- Expansion of e-commerce platforms enhances direct-to-consumer sales opportunities.
- Advancements in battery technology improve power tool performance and appeal.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from established manufacturers integrating similar technologies.
- Potential patent disputes could lead to costly legal battles.
- Supply chain vulnerabilities may cause production delays for advanced materials.
What makes REEKON Tools unique
- M1 Caliber offers precision within 0.02 inches, enhancing measurement accuracy.
- Integrates modern technology with traditional tools for improved speed and functionality.
- Focuses on direct sales, providing innovative tools directly to end-users.
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