Senior Hardware Manager
About The Position
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Senior Hardware Manager to lead hardware development and release processes for networking and communications products. The role oversees hardware design, development, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and production release, with responsibility for quality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, schedules, and business objectives. The manager will lead and mentor a hardware team and collaborate with product management, hardware and software architects, software development and test teams, manufacturing teams, and external Contract Manufacturing (CM) and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) partners. The position is hybrid and requires working an average of two days per week from an HPE office.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 7–10 years of management experience in hardware development.
- Hands-on experience with Contract Manufacturing (CM) and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) development methodologies.
- Strong background in hardware design, prototyping, and manufacturing processes, including board design, high-power SoC-based systems, and CPU subsystem design.
- Proven track record managing product development for networking systems, including switching, routing, or security systems.
- Excellent understanding of supply chain management, production schedules, and cost optimization.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, including experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and lead teams to meet deadlines and business objectives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate and manage vendor, partner, and customer relationships.
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to troubleshoot complex hardware development challenges, and attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing complex, high-speed designs, including high-speed interconnects and high-power and high-thermal products.
- Experience with emerging technologies such as liquid-cooled systems and newer optical transceiver technologies such as CPO and CPC.
- Knowledge of software and firmware development processes as they relate to hardware.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and mentor a hardware development team, promoting high performance, innovation, and collaboration across design, engineering, and manufacturing.
- Oversee the hardware lifecycle from concept through production, delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Work with CM and ODM partners on hardware design, manufacturing, and assembly, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely production.
- Collaborate with hardware and software architects, software development and test teams, and product management to define hardware requirements, specifications, and timelines.
- Manage hardware bring-up and lab testing activities to ensure products meet requirements.
- Drive DVT testing, validation, and certification processes.
- Identify and mitigate risks involving hardware design, production, and supply chain issues.
- Oversee hardware prototype development and continuous improvement through release to production.
- Drive and participate in reviews of design documentation, schematics, PCB designs, and hardware test plans.
- Develop and implement processes to improve hardware performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits intended to support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing for team members and their loved ones.
- Career development programs to support professional goals and skills growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
