Hardware Engineering Manager

We are seeking a hands-on Hardware Engineering Manager to oversee an existing hardware product line while leading the development of two new products from concept through mass production.

The role involves managing a small internal engineering team and working directly with external contract manufacturers to deliver products on aggressive timelines., * Own existing hardware products, including quality, field performance, engineering changes, and cost optimization.

• Lead new hardware development from concept through EVT, DVT, PVT, certification, and mass production.
• Directly manage contract manufacturing partners, including design transfer, production readiness, and quality.
• Own complete design transfer packages, including CAD, BOMs, drawings, assembly instructions, and test procedures.
• Remain hands-on with mechanical or electrical engineering, including CAD, schematics, PCB development, or board bring-up.
• Establish engineering processes, quality systems, supplier qualification, and testing protocols.
• Lead and develop an internal hardware engineering team.

• 5+ years in mechanical, electrical, or hardware engineering.
• Taking physical hardware products through volume production with external contract manufacturers.
• Direct ownership of factory and contract manufacturing relationships.
• Strong understanding of EVT, DVT, PVT, manufacturing ramp, and product certification.
• FCC certification experience; CE and UL knowledge are advantageous.
• Strong hands-on engineering background with experience leading and developing engineers.
• Experience establishing scalable engineering and quality processes.

Preferred: Experience with connected devices, embedded electronics, IoT hardware, or similar electronic products.