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R&D - Associate Director Hardware Engineering

AtlantaPosted 5 months ago
Engineering ManagementUnspecified
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Hardware Platform Ownership Lead the architecture, design, validation, and lifecycle management of Procell InSite hardware modules, including PCBAs, enclosures, power systems, and sensor integrations. Ensure hardware designs meet requirements for reliability, cost, manufacturability, regulatory compliance, and global deployment. Own hardware design documentation, specifications, and technical change management.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Execution Manage relationships with contract manufacturers (CMs), including NPI, pilot builds, ramp‑to‑production, and sustained manufacturing. Own component sourcing strategy in partnership with CPS, including supplier selection, cost targets, lead times, and risk mitigation. Drive DFM, DFA, and yield improvement initiatives to ensure production readiness and cost efficiency.

Production Planning & Delivery Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with program milestones, commercial launches, and customer deployments. Partner closely with Program Management, CPS, and Operations to manage capacity planning, inventory strategy, and delivery commitments. Lead issue resolution for manufacturing, quality, or supply disruptions.

Team Leadership & Development Manage, coach, and develop a small, high‑impact team of hardware engineers. Set clear technical expectations, performance goals, and development plans. Effectively leverage external contractors and manufacturing partners to scale execution without increasing fixed cost.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work closely with Firmware, Software, Product Management, Quality, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless system integration. Support customer pilots, field trials, and early deployments by providing technical leadership and rapid issue resolution. Communicate clearly and concisely with senior leadership on risks, tradeoffs, and execution status.

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