Director, Hardware Manufacturing Engineering
July 9
🏢 In-office - Bay Area
Description
• Lead evaluation, qualification and strategic development of ODM & EMS partners • Identify and address manufacturing roadblocks in early development phase and drive flawless NPI execution to accelerate TTM • Drive HW DfX methodologies with Engineering and Mfg partners to ensure manufacturability and reliability • Define and drive Product Validation and Reliability Demonstration test requirements and execution plans • Collaborate with Engineering stakeholders and partners to drive selection, development and qualification of critical component technologies and component vendors including but not limited to PCB, Memory, Power, Thermal and Mechanical. • Define Product Data Structure, PN scheme, BOM structure and AVL management and drive implementation of Product Data Management Systems and create/manage BOM, AVL and ECOs • Ensure repeatable and controlled manufacturing processes, track defects and drive FA/RC/CA and continuous improvement programs at Mfg sites and Component Vendors to enhance E2E yields, throughput, product quality, and cost through the lifecycle • Plan and execute AVL quals for alternate sources to enhance supply availability, quality and product cost
Requirements
• Bachelor’s in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering or related field 12+ years’ experience as a Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability, or Product Engineer • 5+ years’ Leadership experience leading Manufacturing Engineering teams for Hardware development, preferably in the Server, Networking equipment space • Experience developing solid, effective technical relationships with contract manufacturers. • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and demonstrated history of implementing new production lines and process improvements • Knowledge of quality processes - production part approval process (PPAP), advanced product quality planning (APQP), first article inspection reports (FAIR), metrology tools and concepts etc. • Ability to influence the product electrical design and manufacturing process. • Experience with ERP and PDM systems (NetSuite, Agile, Arena etc..) • Excellent Communication, Collaboration and Problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Benefits
• Offers Equity • Offers Bonus
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