What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Product Design Engineer (ME) @ Smart Home startup position at Level Home?
Job Description
Job Description
- Please note that this is a hybrid role based in Redwood City, California . We are only able to consider candidates who would be able to come into the office most of the week.
About Level Home :
Founded by ex-Apple Product and Engineering leaders, Level is redefining the smart home with technology that is simple, intuitive, useful, and invisible. We take a unique approach to designing products - one that shifts focus from what we make to how we make it and who we make it for. Its an approach that results in elegant and unique solutions, raising the bar for the entire smart home ecosystem.
Now part of the Assa Abloy family, a global leader in access solutions, Level is positioned to accelerate innovation and expand our reach even further. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver world-class smart home experiences while maintaining the vision and design excellence that have always set us apart.
About the role :
We are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to spearhead projects within the Hardware Design team, focusing on developing future products. In this role, you will lead complex projects involving multiple engineers, directing their work and ensuring alignment with project goals. You will be instrumental in selecting the best concepts and technologies to fulfill product requirements, and overseeing the design, prototyping, validation, manufacturing, and maintenance of products while ensuring scalability, reliability, and simplicity. Additionally, you will drive critical decision-making processes, organize project activities, and foster clear, transparent communication across teams.
Strong analytical skills are essential for assessing complex problems, making informed decisions, and guiding your team through challenges. You should also be comfortable doing hands-on work, ensuring that you remain engaged with the practical aspects of design and development. Your focus on detail will ensure precision in all aspects of the project. This role reports to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering.
Responsibilities :
Required Qualifications :
Level Home Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability or genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
A note to recruitment agencies : Please dont reach out to Level employees or leaders about our roles weve got recruiting covered. We dont accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you for your understanding.
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