About the role:
Samsara is seeking a dynamic leader and technology manufacturing expert to spearhead our IoT products manufacturing. This individual will be accountable for leveraging technology and operational excellence to ensure the production of high-quality products. The role involves close collaboration with a cross-functional team of engineers, program managers, supply chain managers, and joint design manufacturers to launch new products from prototypes to mass production. The successful candidate will lead a team of manufacturing and quality engineers, monitor yield metrics, manage line capacity, and design processes to meet operational requirements.
This is a remote position.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
- You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
- You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.
In this role, you will:
- Develop Vision and Strategy: Build the global operations engineering organization by setting a clear vision and operational execution plan, aligning with Samsara’s commitment to long-term building.
- New Product Development: Enhance capabilities to develop and launch new products while maintaining high manufacturing quality standards.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with engineering and supply chain management teams to identify manufacturing requirements, qualify production lines, and deploy solutions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with broader operations teams to identify problems, conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes, and resolve line issues.
- Technology Implementation: Deploy analytical and efficiency tools such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to monitor factory quality and enable continuous improvements.
- People Strategy Execution: Drive a talent strategy through hiring external candidates and developing internal talent, ensuring team members receive development opportunities and coaching to realize their full potential.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
- Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering fields; a Master’s degree is highly preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with expertise in high-volume production in a contract manufacturing setting, including 4+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience working with joint design and contract manufacturers to develop and qualify production lines.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities under tight deadlines.
- A creative approach to problem-solving with hands-on experience on the factory floor.
- Flexibility to quickly adapt to changing directions or new priorities.
- Capability to write standard operating procedures for test and assembly manufacturing processes.
- Detail-oriented with strong communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
- Ability to influence others and work within cross-functional teams to make critical decisions.