Mill

Hardware Engineering Program Manager

San Bruno, CA, US

In-personFull time roleMid Level, Senior Level

3 months ago

About the Job

Mill is all about answering a simple question: how can we prevent waste? Less waste can save time, money, energy, maybe even our planet. And there’s no better place to start than food. Food waste is one of the most solvable climate problems facing us today. Plus, our trash really stinks. It’s gross, heavy, and our least favorite chore. At Mill we are striving to build a better environment for all, as we take on climate and kitchen change.

Objectives of this role:

Manage product design scheduling, budget, critical paths, dependencies, and technical risk areas for execution through final delivery of the product.
Driving technical issues to closure by bringing together key partners for decision making.
Drive drawing releases and any soft or hard tool kickoff with PD Engineering team and vendors.
Support NPI (New Product Introduction) and Sustaining build events. Assist operations team in material planning, CTB (clear to build) and factory readiness where necessary.
Travel domestically and internationally (Mexico) to support engineering build events.

Qualifications

5+ years experience managing cross-functional teams across various program stages(architecture, integration, validation). Proven track record of managing complex hardware product schedules and engineering.
Strong technical background in Mechanical Engineering. Knowledge of product development processes as well as an understanding of manufacturing processes, mechanical engineering fundamentals; prior experience with metal stamping, forging, machining (CNC), die casting, and plastic injection.
Excellent team player who is self motivated, proactive, and has a high attention to detail.
Understands and works well in a rapidly evolving development program. Remains flexible, eager to learn, and works well in times of uncertainty.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Education & Experience

BS ME degree required, MS or MBA desired

The estimated base salary range for this position is $155k to $202k, which does not include the any benefits or equity. Various factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, training, licensure and certifications, and business and organizational needs.