Common Hardware Engineering Manager

2 weeks ago

Redwood City, California, United States Dexterity Full time

Common Hardware Engineering Manager, Hardware Engineering

Location: Redwood City, California
Job Classification: Full Time
About Dexterity

At Dexterity, we believe robots can positively transform the world. Our breakthrough technology frees people to do the creative, inspiring, problem-solving jobs that humans do best by enabling robots to handle repetitive and physically difficult work.

We're starting with warehouse automation, where the need for smarter, more resilient supply chains impacts millions of lives and businesses around the world. Dexterity's full-stack robotics systems pick, move, pack, and collaborate with human-like skill, awareness, and learning capabilities. Our systems are software-driven and hardware-agnostic and have already picked over 15 million goods in production. And did we mention we're customer-obsessed? Every decision, large and small, is driven by one question – how can we empower our customers with robots to do more than they thought was possible?

Dexterity is one of the fastest-growing companies in robotics, backed by world-class investors such as Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Obvious Ventures. We're a diverse and multidisciplinary team with a culture built on passion, trust, and dedication. Come join Dexterity and help make intelligent robots a reality At Dexterity, we believe robots can positively transform the world. Our breakthrough technology frees people to do the creative, inspiring, problem-solving jobs that humans do best by enabling robots to handle repetitive and physically difficult work.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Engineering Manager to lead Dexterity's common hardware engineering deliverables. As the Common Hardware Engineering Manager, you will be accountable for manufacturing engineering, reliability engineering, product safety and certification, hardware test engineering, CAD, PDM and PLM process and infrastructure, BOM management and management of offshore engineering. In addition, you will be responsible for developing systems and processes that help scale the company and make it less people-dependent. You will deliver on the company's near-term objectives and ensure that our hardware engineering practices lead to predictability of product success.

Accountability (across all products)

DfX (Cost, Safety, Reliability, Ergonomics, Aesthetics, Manufacturability, Assembly, Transportability) input to design engineering.

BOM and ECO management. Co-owner with IT on CAD, PDM and PLM systems.

Safety and other product certifications.

Reliability validation and input on corrective actions to engineering.

Hardware test engineering (development and testing).

Responsibilities

Build and lead the Company's Common Hardware Engineering team consisting of reliability testing, product safety & certification, hardware testing, and PDM & BOM management, across all hardware product lines.

Design and implement reliability test procedures by collaborating with suppliers and product development teams. Monitor progress and facilitate the implementation of improvements into product designs.

Drive the certification process for new products and technologies, managing communication and relationships with internal stakeholders and external labs. Ensure product compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Manage internal cross-functional resources and external sub-contractors in the design, development, and execution of testing procedures to ascertain the Company's hardware performance and quality.

Implement and manage the Company's CAD and PDM systems, ensuring accurate and organized handling of product life cycle workflows, BOMs, and ECOs process management.

Develop and implement strategies for Common Hardware Engineering to achieve the Company's business goals while ensuring seamless execution of projects within budgets, resources, and timelines.

Qualifications

BS or higher in ME, EE, or other related engineering disciplines.

10+ years of related work experience and engineering leadership, including having scaled products from concept to volume production.

Broad, multidisciplinary understanding of hardware product development lifecycle and supply chain management processes.

Strong technical background with the ability to grasp and discuss technical concepts with engineering teams; experience in reliability, product safety & certification, PDM & BOM management, and test engineering.

Solid engineering background with no requirement for robotics expertise.

High level of technical writing proficiency (specs, test plans, reports, white papers, etc.).

Experience in the implementation and management of CAD, PDM, and PLM systems for the product development life cycle.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead initiatives while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Experience working with engineering subcontractors, vendors, and global contract manufacturers.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Strong ability to multi-task and switch contexts while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Navigate ambiguity in the Company's direction and with multiple conflicting priorities without impacting the team cadence.

Base pay is one element of our Total Rewards package which may also include comprehensive benefits and equity etc., depending on eligibility. The annual base salary range for this position is from $160,000 to $180,000. The actual base pay offered will be determined on factors such as years of relevant experience, skills, education etc. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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