Product Design Engineering Manager

Meta is seeking an experienced Hardware leader with a background in mechanical engineering/product design and complex system design. As the head of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, you will define and implement workflows for developing the next-generation of custom wearable systems. As an expert in your engineering field, you will supervise the ME design and architecture of our custom systems.

• Intake requirements from researchers, engineers, and product managers
• Liaise between researchers, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers
• Inspire and lead mechanical engineering projects, providing technical guidance and oversight
• Mentor and manage a team of mechanical engineers and other engineering managers to achieve project goals
• Collaborate with key partners (Research, Engineering, Leadership, Operations, Legal, Facilities, etc.) to support new and ongoing projects
• Determine project priorities and feasibility
• Manage project meetings, schedules, milestones, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans, and delivery to ensure timely completion
• Design, simulate, prototype, and test complex systems combining electronics, mechanical parts, optics, and software. Provide individual technical contributions in your area of expertise as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of hardware experience in mechanical, electrical systems, and/or software
• 7+ years of managing technical teams or leading technical projects
• Experience with:
  Cameras, displays, batteries, and other sensors, Compute & systems development (demonstrated domain knowledge), and 3D design modeling and physical prototyping
• Proven track record in technology & product development
• Experience leading mechanical design from concept to manufacture, assembly, and test

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and Whats App further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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$208,000/year to $289,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.