Lead the transition of new hardware products from engineering prototype to production scale by identifying a suitable manufacturing partner, aligning critical vendors, and supporting validation builds on-site at the factory.
Own the release of build documentation, including the Bill of Materials (BOM), assembly work instructions, and quality inspection plans.
Work with electrical and firmware engineers to specify a robust manufacturing test plan that can be implemented by the contract manufacturer.
Drive early manufacturability assessments and recommend design-for-manufacture (DFM), design-for-assembly (DFA), and cost optimization improvements.
Manage cost of goods sold (COGS), negotiate pricing, and ensure component availability from small scale builds to production ramp.
Plan and lead prototype builds including scheduling, material readiness, line setup, execution, and troubleshooting.
Evaluate process automation solutions to improve build efficiency, consistency, and scalability, such as robotics for assembly or automated testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field.
7+ years of experience in new product introduction, manufacturing engineering, or hardware development.
Proven success in scaling hardware products from prototype to production.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., PCB assembly, injection molding, machining, mechanical assembly).
Experience creating manufacturing documentation: BOMs, work instructions, process flows.
Ability to manage suppliers, negotiate costs, and handle high-complexity component sourcing.
Experience leveraging AI/GenAI for process efficiency and effectiveness
Excellent communication skills including presenting to clients and senior stakeholders, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Experience sourcing and managing overseas suppliers of custom fabricated parts.
Ability to travel to support builds (est 10% - 15%).

Benefits

Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
Company paid holidays
Personal Days
Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

new product introductionmanufacturing engineeringhardware developmentmanufacturing documentationBill of Materials (BOM)design-for-manufacture (DFM)design-for-assembly (DFA)cost optimizationprocess automationAI/GenAI

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationnegotiationproblem-solvingleadership