Product Design Manager

Summary:

The ideal candidate will have a background and hands-on experience in mechanical engineering/product design and complex system design. This leader will be in charge of building up a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and define and implement a workflow for the development of the next generation of custom wearable systems. You will be responsible for the intake of requirements from researchers, engineers, and product managers, you’ll manage program schedules, identify risks and associated mitigation plans, and clearly communicate to program stakeholders. Communication and technical aptitude are critical in this role as you will be the liaison between researchers, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers and you will assist with determining project priorities and feasibility. As an expert in your engineering field, you will be in charge of supervising the ME design and architecture of our custom systems. This is a complex and operationally challenging role that will afford the opportunity to lead the development of technologies that have the potential to change the way humans communicate and interact regardless of distance.

Required Skills:

Product Design Manager Responsibilities:

Inspire and lead the mechanical engineering efforts

Mentor a team of mechanical engineers and other engineering managers

Collaborate with key partners (Research, Engineering, Leadership, Operations, Legal, Facilities, etc.) to support new and ongoing projects

Manage project meetings, schedules, milestones and delivery

Design, simulate, prototype, and test complex systems which combine electronics, mechanical parts, optics and software

Provide individual technical contributions in your area of expertise where needed

Effectively influence leaders and key partners to gain alignment

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

7+ years of experience as a hardware leader working across one or more of the following areas: mechanical, electrical systems and software

Experience with cameras, displays, batteries, and other sensors

Demonstrated domain knowledge in compute & systems development, proven track record in building technology & product development

Experience with 3D design modeling and physical prototyping

Experience leading and driving mechanical design from concept, through design for manufacture, assembly, and test

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct experience shipping consumer hardware

Experience with 3D design modeling and physical prototyping

Experience integrating RF technologies such as WIFI, BT, GPS, etc.

Experience in working with JDM partners in the design, manufacture, testing and delivery of next generation hardware solutions

Public Compensation:

$204,000/year to $281,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

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