Senior Manager, Hardware Engineering

Senior Manager, Hardware Engineering This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Job Description: We are looking for a highly skilled and dynamic Senior Hardware Manager to join our team and lead the hardware development and release processes. This role is ideal for someone with management experience in the Networking/Communications hardware industry, including hands-on expertise with Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) and Contract Manufacturing (CM) development methodologies. As a Senior Hardware Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the design, development, and manufacturing of hardware products for Data Center and AI market, while ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness throughout the lifecycle. In this position, you will leverage your leadership skills to manage and mentor a team, collaborate with external ODM and CM partners, and drive innovation in hardware solutions that meet business objectives. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, manage, and mentor a hardware development team, ensuring high performance, innovation, and effective collaboration across design, engineering, and manufacturing teams. • Oversee the entire hardware lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. • Work closely with ODM partners to drive hardware design, manufacturing and assembly processes, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely production. • Collaborate with hardware and software architects, software development and test teams, and product management teams to define hardware requirements, specifications, and timelines. • Ensure hardware meets product requirements by managing bring-up and lab testing activities • Drive DVT testing, validation, and certification processes. • Identify and mitigate risks associated with hardware design, production, and supply chain issues. • Oversee the development of hardware prototypes with focus on continuous improvement and eventual release to production. • Drive and participate in reviews of design documentation, schematics and PCB designs, and hardware test plans. • Develop and implement processes to improve hardware performance, reliability, and manufacturability. • Manage relationships with CMs and ODMs, ensuring effective communication and smooth operations throughout the product lifecycle. • Analyze data from hardware testing and customer feedback to drive product improvements. • Mentor and develop a high-performing experienced hardware team, providing guidance, support, and career development opportunities. • Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in hardware technologies to ensure the company remains competitive. Basic Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. • Experience: Minimum 8 years of management experience in hardware development, with hands-on experience in Contract Manufacturing (CM) and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) development methodologies. • Strong background in of hardware design, prototyping, and manufacturing processes, including board design, FPGA design, high-power SoC based systems, and CPU subsystem design. • Proven track record of managing product development for Networking (switching/routing/security) Systems. • Excellent understanding of supply chain management, production schedules, and cost optimization. • Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and lead teams to meet deadlines and business objectives • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with 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. Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of international manufacturing standards, regulatory compliance, and product certifications (e.g., CE, UL, RoHS). • Prior experience in hardware development of highly complex high-speed Communications/Networking products is a plus. • Knowledge of software and firmware development processes as they relate to hardware. Accessibility HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability. What We Can Offer You: Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division. Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. Let's Stay Connected: #unitedstates Job: Engineering Job Level: Manager_2 The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. - United States of America: Annual Salary USD 181,000 - 367,000 in California The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered. Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html