Hardware Engineering Director jobs in Troy, MI

Hardware Engineering Director directs and oversees all aspects of hardware engineering activities within an organization. Establishes policies and procedures that produce high-quality hardware products. Being a Hardware Engineering Director ensures all hardware engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's established polices and objectives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Hardware Engineering Director typically reports to top management. The Hardware Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Hardware Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Engineering - Consumer Hardware
  • Astrohaus
  • Oak Park, MI FULL_TIME
  • About Astrohaus

    Astrohaus is a distributed team based in Metro Detroit, Michigan, that creates consumer products at the intersection of design, art, productivity, and technology. Formed in 2014 around the breakout Freewrite Smart Typewriter, the company, led by designer and engineer, Adam Leeb, is expanding into new verticals in 2024.
    Accolades: Freewrite products have won several awards and in 2021 the Smart Typewriter entered the Science Museum, London’s permanent Printing & Writing Collection becoming a literal piece of history. Tens of thousands of customers around the world have cumulatively written 500 million words on Freewrite devices.
    Read about the Freewrite family at getfreewrite.com, in The Atlantic, Wired, or in the WSJ.

    Job Role

    Join Astrohaus as our Director of Engineering. In this key role you will be responsible for turning product vision into reality. You will own all engineering workstreams (mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, etc) and be the main POC for our contract manufacturers. Astrohaus does not have project managers which means this role will also be responsible for managing development timelines and milestones. The role is open for remote work with occasional travel (1-3x per quarter).

    About You

    You are an engineer with experience managing high performance engineering teams at small companies or startups. You want to go the extra mile to do things right because you know it translates into the best possible product experience, and saved headache down the road. You believe in the value of craft and know how to get the best out of engineers you manage. You have experience hiring and firing engineers. You are always on the lookout for recruiting A talent. You love working on consumer products because they bring a unique set of challenges that can only be solved by thoughtfully approaching cost/complexity/performance. You have experience managing factories in China and take pride in your relationships. You are eager to learn from others and enjoy collaboration with like-minded colleagues. You are constantly looking for alternative approaches that can speed up development and improve quality. You have a track record of working hard through tough challenges.

    Responsibilities

    • Manage team of internal and external engineers
    • Own new product development and existing product improvements with regards to engineering
    • Manage prototyping and procurement for R&D activities
    • Act as main POC for contract manufacturers in China and elsewhere
    • Manage timelines and milestones for engineering workstreams
    • Establish engineering policies and ensure engineers follow best practices
    • Work directly with CEO to understand product vision and determine engineering requirements

    Qualifications

    • BS/MS Engineering degree in related field
    • Broad technical skills and deep understanding of typical consumer product engineering challenges
    • 3 years of experience as an engineering manager
    • 7 years of experience in an engineering role
    • Experience developing consumer products from ideation to MP
    • Experience working in a small company or startup
    • Experience working closely with Chinese contract manufacturers including on the ground at the factory
    • Demonstrated ability to build products with challenging cosmetic and functional requirements
    • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Enthusiastic for Astrohaus’ products and mission

    Compensation

    The lean nature of our team and fast growth of our company allows us to provide stable and competitive compensation often reserved for larger companies. This includes:
    • Unlimited PTO
    • Flexible, hybrid work environment
    • BCBS Health & Dental
    • Competitive market rate salary
    • 401K program
    • Relocation bonus
    • Annual performance bonus
    • Nimble hiring process
  • 6 Days Ago

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Director of Mechanical Engineering
  • THE OSBORN ENGINEERING CO
  • Bingham, MI OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Senior Job Location: Detroit Office - Bingham Farms, MI Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Day...
  • 3 Days Ago

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VP of Hardware Engineering, Advanced Packaging and Networking
  • Recruiting From Scratch
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 1...
  • 24 Days Ago

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VP of Hardware Engineering, Advanced Packaging and Networking
  • Recruiting From Scratch
  • Livonia, MI FULL_TIME
  • Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 1...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Director of Engineering
  • Zekelman Industries
  • Troy, MI OTHER
  • Job Description Z Modular is looking for a self-motivated Director of Engineering for our Troy, MI office. This position will report to the Vice President of Engineering, Research & Development. We ar...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Regional Director of Operations
  • Atlantic Engineering Group
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • Position OverviewThe Regional Director of Operations is responsible for operational management within the EPC Operations Division, with focus on safety, P&L, estimating and regimented profitable growt...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Fiber Construction Manager
  • Adex Corporation
  • Detroit, MI
  • Job Description: This position is responsible for overseeing OSP Construction activities performed by contractors. The A...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RF Antenna Test Engineer
  • Amphenol T&M Antennas, Inc.
  • Brighton, MI
  • Position: RF Antenna Test Engineer Company: Amphenol Corporation (www.amphenol.com) Product Group: Amphenol Mobile Consu...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Product Engineer - Bumpers
  • Brightwing
  • Shelby Township, MI
  • SUMMARY: The Mechanical Engineer is responsible to produce specifications for design, develop and install new or modifie...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technical Support Specialist
  • Trilion Quality Systems
  • Novi, MI
  • Job Title: Technical Support Specialist Automotive Company: Trilion Quality Systems Location: Novi, MI (Great Lakes Offi...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Electrical Engineering / Firmware Engineer
  • UIM Pressure Implant
  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Job Description: This position offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth an...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Quality Champion - Corporate
  • BCS Automotive Interface Solutions
  • Farmington, MI
  • Job Description Body Control Systems (BCS) Automotive Interface Solutions has a rich automotive history that dates back ...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technical Support Specialist
  • Trilion Quality Systems
  • Novi, MI
  • Job Title: Technical Support Specialist – Automotive Company: Trilion Quality Systems Location: Novi, MI (Great Lakes Of...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Engineer
  • Dearborn Mid-West Company, LLC
  • Taylor, MI
  • Summary: The (Mechanical) Project Engineer is responsible to supervise and coordinate all aspects of engineering as infl...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Troy is a city located in Metropolitan Detroit's northern suburbs in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 80,980 at the 2010 census, making it the 11th-largest city in Michigan by population, and the largest city in Oakland County. Troy has become a business and shopping destination in the Metro Detroit area, with numerous office centers and the upscale Somerset Collection mall. In 2011, Troy was ranked the safest city in Michigan, as well as the 19th safest city in the nation. In 2008, Troy was ranked 22nd on a list of "Best Places to Live" in the United States by...
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Income Estimation for Hardware Engineering Director jobs
$227,074 to $282,193
Troy, Michigan area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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