[Hiring] Hardware Project Manager @EdgeCortix

Role Description

EdgeCortix seeks to hire a Hardware (HW) Project Manager to join our US based team and coordinate the development, production, and lifecycle of our AI Accelerator HW products which include boards, reference designs, and integrated systems.

A Hardware Project Manager (PM) guides physical products from initial design through testing and mass production. They manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and supply chain partners. They are responsible for the execution of HW projects in terms of schedule, performance, power, cost, and quality.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 to 5+ years of hands-on HW technical project management with PMP certification.
• Proven proficiency with Project management and scheduling software, e.g. Microsoft Project.
• Proven proficiency managing HW production and quality control, including ISO9001 processes, CAPAs, and SCAR.
• Proven proficiency tracking and managing development and production costs.
• Proven proficiency managing EMS partners, BOM, lead-times, inventory levels, and production schedules, costs, and quality control.
• A strong understanding of the hardware engineering lifecycle, including schematics, PCB design, validation, production, and configuration management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.

Requirements

• Coordinate and manage NPI: definition, design (schematic, PCB, thermal/mechanical), DFM, DFT, prototyping, validation, testing, and qualifications & certifications.
• Build and maintain detailed timelines mapping out milestones of the development process. Track progress and dependencies, and keep all stakeholders updated.
• Lead meetings with mechanical, electrical, and embedded software engineers, along with supply chain and manufacturing partners. Ensure change control, project development milestone reviews, and other HW development processes are effectively implemented.
• Work with engineering teams to quickly identify and avoid potential roadblocks by creating and tracking mitigation plans to keep the project on target.
• Work closely with design and technical leads, implementation teams, and other program managers to ensure the successful and timely introduction and delivery of quality products that successfully transition to mass production.
• Manage Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), including AVL/AML, revisions, and obsolescence management through EOL.
• Consolidate demand forecasts from Sales, Marketing and Management to develop production schedules and issue purchase orders.
• Oversee Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) partners through prototype and pilot runs into mass production.
• Manage BOMs: Including component lead times, component sourcing risks, and inventory levels to support production build schedules.
• Manage costs, handle vendor negotiations, and track resource allocation.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on key development milestones, budgets, performance metrics, risks, and mitigation plans.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, benefits, and equity participation.
• Flexible work environment.
• Remote-work options.