Senior Hardware Manager

Senior Hardware Manager    This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

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Job Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled and dynamic Senior Hardware Manager to join our team and lead the hardware development and release processes. This role is ideal for someone with a minimum of 7-10 years of management experience in the Networking/Communications hardware industry, including hands-on expertise with Contract Manufacturing (CM) and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) development methodologies. As a Senior Hardware Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the design, development, and manufacturing of hardware products, while ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness throughout the lifecycle. In this position, you will leverage your leadership skills to manage and mentor a team, collaborate with product management, cross-functional software, test, manufacturing teams, external CM and ODM partners, and drive innovation in hardware solutions that meet business objectives.

Lead, manage, and mentor a hardware development team, ensuring high performance, innovation, and effective collaboration across design, engineering, and manufacturing teams. Oversee the entire hardware lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Work closely with CM/ODM partners to drive hardware design, manufacturing and assembly processes, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely production. Collaborate with hardware and software architects, software development and test teams, and product management teams to define hardware requirements, specifications, and timelines. Ensure hardware meets product requirements by managing bring-up and lab testing activities Drive DVT testing, validation, and certification processes. Identify and mitigate risks associated with hardware design, production, and supply chain issues. Oversee the development of hardware prototypes with focus on continuous improvement and eventual release to production. Drive and participate in reviews of design documentation, schematics and PCB designs, and hardware test plans. Develop and implement processes to improve hardware performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

7-10 years of management experience in hardware development, with hands-on experience in Contract Manufacturing (CM) and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) development methodologies. Strong background in of hardware design, prototyping, and manufacturing processes, including Board design, high-power SoC based systems, and CPU subsystem design. Proven track record of managing product development for Networking (Switching/Routing/Security) Systems. Excellent understanding of supply chain management, production schedules, and cost optimization. Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and lead teams to meet deadlines