TL;DR

Director of Product Design Engineering: Lead and manage a product design engineering team to develop next-generation wearable devices with an accent on product design lifecycle, manufacturability, and user experience. Focus on driving innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and technical leadership in materials and mechanical design for high-volume production.

Location: Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or San Diego region

Salary: $190,000 - $282,500 (Tier 1 and Tier 2 US locations)

Company

%hirify_global% creates award-winning wearable devices and connected apps to help people improve their health and lifestyle.

What you will do

Lead and mentor a team of product design engineers fostering innovation and high performance.
Define and execute product design strategy in partnership with cross-functional leadership.
Oversee the entire product design lifecycle from concept to mass production.
Ensure product designs prioritize user comfort, ergonomics, and intuitive interaction.
Drive design for manufacturability and assembly to optimize production efficiency and quality.
Collaborate with multiple teams including Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Firmware, Software, and Quality.

Requirements

Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or San Diego region.
10+ years experience in consumer product design engineering, preferably wearables.
Proven leadership experience managing product design teams.
Expertise in materials, mechanical design, and scalable manufacturing processes.
Strong skills in CAD software such as Siemens NX or Solidworks.
Effective communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

Experience designing wearable or small complex electronic products.
Familiarity with sensor integration and packaging.
Experience with FEA and simulation tools.
Experience working with global manufacturing partners.

Culture & Benefits

Competitive salary and equity packages.
Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources.
Oura Ring for employees plus discounts for friends and family.
20 days paid time off, 13 paid holidays, and 8 flexible wellness days.
Paid sick leave and parental leave.