Senior Director of Hardware Engineering

3 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Tbwa ChiatDay Inc Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Director of Hardware Engineering to join our team at Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product line of premium coffee and connected kitchenware appliances.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Technical Leadership: Serve as the ultimate technical authority for Fellow's hardware, expertly balancing design innovation, risk mitigation, budget constraints, and project timelines.
  • End-to-End Hardware Development: Own the entire hardware development process – from conceptualization to manufacturing. Oversee mechanical, electrical, and firmware aspects, while collaborating with product, category, and operations teams to optimize design, cost, quality, and manufacturability.
  • Team Building & Innovation: Cultivate a world-class engineering team, and augment support when needed through JDM partners and external consultants. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and relentless innovation. Mentor and guide team members to overcome challenges and achieve breakthrough results.
  • Project & Product Management: Orchestrate multiple projects simultaneously, each with distinct timelines and requirements. Uphold Fellow's product value proposition throughout the development process, meticulously balancing quality, cost, and manufacturing considerations.
  • Strategic Vision: Continuously scan the horizon for emerging technologies, identifying and implementing those that will advance Fellow's product offerings. Develop and manage budgets and timelines that enable efficient product development. Stay ahead of industry trends, positioning Fellow as a market leader.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or equivalent professional experience.
  • 12+ years of experience in engineering and product development, ideally with consumer electronics, kitchen appliances, or similar products.
  • Deep expertise in mechanical engineering (mechanisms, heating elements, motors etc) and electrical engineering (PCBA design, component selection process, thermal management etc)
  • Thorough understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from concept to mass production.
  • Proven track record of launching successful consumer electronic or kitchen appliance products.
  • Strong leadership skills, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams (R&D, engineering, quality, project management).
  • Familiarity with standard hardware development processes (concept, prototyping, EVT, DVT, PVT, MP).
  • Experience working with sourcing and supply chain teams for cost management.
  • Drive to leverage engineering and technology to improve lives.
  • Sales mindset with a focus on delivering customer value through engineering and technology.
  • Problem-solver who thrives on challenges.
  • Flexibility to collaborate with our teams in China and manufacturing partners.


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