1, Lead development, validation, and implementation of product refresh/redesign and cost-reduction projects, including:
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Lead hardware design and development at both the board and system level
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Work with internal EE & ME leads to develop schematics and drawings, BOM generation, & PCB layouts
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Collaborate with audio, mechanical, radio, software, and other development teams to complete the design.
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Define the qualification plan, including build configurations and hardware validation test plan
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Oversee verification of designs with engineering support from both internal and external hardware & operations teams
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Identify and track risk mitigation workstreams development & launch phases
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Control, revise and release the project documentation & configuration in a PLM system
2, Manage projects across internal cross-functional teams and external contract manufacturers according to the scope of the project, which may include some or all of the following:
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Work cross-functionally with our global operations teams to define the business objectives and perform cost/benefit analysis
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Develop the project schedule, manage technical resources and budget
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Clearly communicate detailed project status on a regular basis
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Organize project meetings and track all technical issues
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Lead the project team through troubleshooting all problems to resolution
3, Support traditional sustaining responsibilities such as failure analysis, component qualifications and performance improvements.
4, Provide “lessons-learned” feedback to the Product Development team and participate in design reviews to ensure that the next generation of Sonos products are better than ever.
5, Partner cross-functionally with Quality and Customer Support teams to fully understand the user experience and any design change implications.
6, Work directly with our Compliance Engineering team to ensure our product’s continued compliance with regulations and international standards.
7, Drive continuous improvements in engineering processes and best practices.