Introduction
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Product Engineer to specialize in leading a specific product or group of products from concept, through design, production, post launch sustainment, and end of manufacturing. This role bridges the gap between design and manufacturing, ensuring product quality, efficiency, and reliability throughout the production lifecycle. Lastly, this person is responsible for the delivery of the product(s) to market on time, on budget, and at expected high quality.
What You Will Do:
- Provide technical leadership for assigned products from concept through production lifecycle.
- Collaborate closely with iRobot and 3rd party design, hardware, software, compliance, process, test, reliability, manufacturing, packaging, and marketing to deliver the product to market, solve product issues, and production problems.
- Lead the investigation, development, and implementation of solutions to address product design and manufacturing discrepancies.
- Oversee product testing and validation to ensure compliance with quality standards and reliability requirements.
- Monitor production performance metrics and proactively address potential risks.
- Act as the technical liaison between cross-functional teams, including suppliers and production teams, to maintain seamless communication and product integrity.
- Create and maintain documentation for product specifications, processes, and issue resolution.
- Deliver product to market on time and with high quality.
To Be Successful You Will Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering (or a related field).
- Proven experience in product engineering or related roles.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills for interfacing with multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, reliability testing, and quality control methodologies.
- Proficiency in engineering software and tools relevant to product design and analysis.
Preferred Skills:
- 10+ years of engineering leadership experience
- Experience with both in-house and outsourced production environments.
- Ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
Top Skills
What We Do
iRobot®, the leading global consumer robot company, designs and builds robots that empower people to do more both inside and outside of the home. iRobot created the home robot cleaning category with the introduction of its Roomba® Robot Vacuum in 2002. Today, iRobot is a global enterprise that has sold more than 31 million robots worldwide. iRobot's product line, including the Roomba and the Braava® family of mopping robots, feature proprietary technologies and advanced concepts in cleaning, mapping and navigation. iRobot engineers are building an ecosystem of robots and technologies to enable the smart home.
iRobot stands firmly against racial discrimination and social injustice. At our company, everyone has a voice and we are committed to equality, inclusiveness, respect and kindness. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. iRobot is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please send an email to: [email protected].
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