Principal Product Engineer

Introduction

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.