FSC is seeking a lead for our Product Engineering effort who will lead, drive, and make engineering design and development decisions for FSC’s products and technology platforms. As the lead of product engineering, this individual will work closely with the FSC Director of Product Management to define product requirements and guide the product development helping the team architect, develop, implement and bring to market successful new technology products.
The Product Engineering lead will be focused on product and process development, developing clear communication channels and direction among cross-functional teams. The selected candidate will be the primary channel for daily interaction between all parties with a stake in the design of FSC products including FLEX design centers, FSC teammates, and 3rd parties. This leader will use their experience in leading cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in: adherence to program schedules, compliance with FLEX’s Product Life Cycle (Flex PLC) method and milestones, applying focus to design-for-cost and other DFx disciplines, rapid resolution of technical challenges, identifying and closing gaps in product costs, progression through the NPI process, and successful transition to a FLEX production site.
The Product Engineering lead will be accountable for driving product design and engineering to achieve pre-determined cost, quality, and schedule targets, working closely with other technical peers across FLEX. The Product Engineering lead will also share accountability and ownership with the FSC leadership team to ensure FSC success and sustain its edge for faster time to market over alternate or competing solutions.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES / DUTIES:
Responsible for leading design and engineering aspects of product development; driving project planning and seeking appropriate approvals; collaborating with the Director of Product Management on market requirements and specifications; driving crisp engineering execution; establishing quality assurance plans; and adhering to budgets and schedules.
Serve as the key contact between FSC Product Management, product design teams, manufacturing engineering, and factory/site manufacturing.
Organize, facilitate, and lead regular design review meetings for each product; and communicate development status, issues and costs to the FSC leadership team.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: (include experience required with specific software applications, equipment, or specific certifications and education requirements such as MSME, MSEE, APICS, etc)
REQUIRED Basic Qualifications (must have skills):
7 to 10 years of relevant work experience in a product engineering leadership role.
Demonstrated ability as a successful engineering manager and as a lead engineer in which new products have been delivered on short (five to nine month) product cycles.
Experienced in taking products from initial concept through development, launch, and end-of-life.
5+ years of experience in hardware engineering preferably for consumer electronics and or related platforms
Experience with mobile / low-power platforms is desirable.
Has a strong reputation for on-time and on-budget product deliveries ideally in the electronics product market.
Excellent organizational and management skills to effectively work with a cross-functional team of engineers and lead development of superior systems including system design, integration, and final testing.
Ability to manage design parameters and design tradeoff priorities while staying on schedule.
Possesses strong problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of overall system-level design approaches. Is adept at system-level engineering decision making, architecture, and management.
Process and program management skills with the ability to define, build, and adhere to successful development processes.
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing techniques and how to transition a design into NPI and mass production.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of compliance standards and certifications.
Knowledge of DFM-related issues and approaches to solutions.
PREFERRED Qualifications (nice to have skills):
Cross-functional expertise across hardware, software, system, and manufacturing design, supporting various types of products.
Experience working with and integrating 3rd party technologies.
Education or Training:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (BSc or BEng). An MS in Engineering, another discipline, or an MBA is also desirable.
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