Senior Manager, Hardware Engineering
About The Position
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Senior Hardware Manager to lead hardware development and release processes for products serving the Data Center and AI markets. The role oversees hardware design, development, and manufacturing throughout the product lifecycle, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. It includes managing and mentoring a hardware team, collaborating with external Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) and Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners, and driving hardware solutions aligned with business objectives. The position is hybrid, requiring an average of two days per week in an HPE office. The role calls for management experience in the networking and communications hardware industry and hands-on familiarity with ODM and CM development methodologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of management experience in hardware development, with hands-on experience in CM and ODM development methodologies.
- Strong background in hardware design, prototyping, and manufacturing, including board design, FPGA design, high-power SoC-based systems, and CPU subsystem design.
- Track record managing product development for networking systems, including switching, routing, or security systems.
- Strong understanding of supply chain management, production schedules, and cost optimization.
- Leadership and team management experience, including leading cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 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
- Knowledge of international manufacturing standards, regulatory compliance, and product certifications such as CE, UL, and RoHS.
- Prior experience developing highly complex, high-speed communications or networking hardware products.
- Knowledge of software and firmware development processes as they relate to hardware.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and mentor a hardware development team, fostering 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 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 bring-up and lab testing activities to ensure hardware meets product requirements.
- Drive design verification testing (DVT), validation, and certification processes.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to hardware design, production, and supply chains.
- Oversee hardware prototype development, continuous improvement, and 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.
- Manage CM and ODM relationships and support effective communication and operations throughout the product lifecycle.
- Analyze hardware testing data and customer feedback to guide product improvements.
- Provide guidance, support, and career development to an experienced hardware team.
- Monitor industry trends and hardware technology advances to help maintain the company’s competitiveness.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
- Career and personal development programs supporting professional growth and career goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
