Hardware Engineering Director jobs in Michigan

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 the organization's established policies and objectives. Responsible for the creation and implementation of the organization's hardware engineering strategy. Additionally, Hardware Engineering Director collaborates and partners with key stakeholders to align priorities and drive projects forward. Stays abreast of advancements in hardware technology and materials. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior 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. To be a Hardware Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (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

    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

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2024 Fall Hardware Engineering Co-op
  • Dana Incorporated
  • Novi, MI FULL_TIME
  • Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and al...
  • 7 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...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Associate Director of Healthcare
  • Osborn Engineering
  • Bingham, MI FULL_TIME
  • Overview Of PositionOsborn Engineering is seeking an Associate Director of Healthcare for our Great Lakes Facilities Division. This unique opportunity requires a highly motivated individual interested...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Retail Associate Hardware Store
  • Craig's Hardware
  • Muskegon, MI FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • Overview: We are seeking outgoing, friendly, and helpful team members to welcome and assist customers. Previous hardware experience and/or general maintenance/construction/trades knowledge is a plus b...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Director of Engineering
  • St Clair County Commission
  • Saint Clair, MI FULL_TIME
  • The St. Clair County Road Commission currently has an opening for the position of “Director of Engineering”. The ideal candidate requires a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, be a Registered Prof...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Director of Engineering
  • Marriott
  • Carolina, PR
  • Job Number 24096643 Job Category Engineering & Facilities Location The Ritz-Carlton San Juan, 6961 Avenue of the Governo...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engine Director
  • Peak Performance Recruitment
  • Miami, FL
  • As a premier engine material and support services company, we specialize in being an engine aftermarket parts stockist a...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • Ascendion
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • About Ascendion: Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platform...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • PSG
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • PSG® is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical a...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • EVONA
  • Are you tired of city living, long commutes and nothing to do? I am looking for an engineering director who loves the ou...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • Hiring Now!
  • Webster, NY
  • fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nour...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • Marriott
  • Washington, DC
  • Additional Information The St. Regis Hotel Job Number 24099770 Job Category Engineering & Facilities Location The St. Re...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • SmartTalent Staffing and Recruiting
  • Auburn, WA
  • SmartHire is hiring an Engineering Director for a Manufacturing company in Auburn. Ideal candidate will have a minimum o...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Hardware Engineering Director jobs
$229,230 to $282,405

Hardware Engineering Director in New Suffolk, NY
To develop new components, computer hardware engineers research new hardware ideas and develop blueprints of how to build a computer.
February 24, 2020
Hardware Engineering Director in Fargo, ND
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December 01, 2019
Hardware Engineering Director in Abilene, TX
You will drive day to day activities with the engineering team with the top level project goals in sight at all times.
December 13, 2019