Engineering Manager - Electronics Hardware

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title - Engineering Manager - Electronics HardwareExperience - 8+ yearsLocation - Mumbai(Dadar)Work Mode - Work from Office (Mon-Fri)

Role Overview:We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead our electronics hardware function. This role is critical to ensuring accountable execution, high-quality product development, and timely delivery of hardware programs. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership, and commercial understanding and has successfully led teams that delivered consumer electronics products at scale.This is both a strategic and operational role with clear focus on team building, vendor coordination, execution control, and cost-quality balance. You will drive product delivery from concept through to mass production in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:Team & LeadershipLead and manage a cross-functional electronics team including hardware engineers, PCB designers, testers, and project managers.Take ownership of team development recruiting, mentoring, and retaining high-performing engineering talent.Establish strong engineering discipline through structured reviews, milestone tracking, and technical guidance.Drive a culture of accountability, speed, and collaboration across the team.Product Development & ExecutionOversee end-to-end electronics development for products involving PCBAs, modules, flex circuits, sensors, and power systems.Track execution across EVT, DVT, and PVT stages, ensuring timely closure of deliverables and issue resolution.Conduct technical reviews and guide architecture decisions with a focus on modularity, manufacturability, and cost.Manage engineering schedules, budgets, and risk plans in alignment with business and product goals.Vendor & Program ManagementCoordinate with global EMS/ODM partners and component suppliers for timely delivery and quality adherence.Integrate external development efforts into internal project schedules and ensure alignment on specifications.Evaluate and manage supplier capabilities for scaling up to production volumes.Collaborate with sourcing and supply chain teams on BOM optimization, sourcing alternatives, and compliance.Techno-Commercial OwnershipAct as a bridge between engineering execution and business priorities.Participate in trade-off discussions balancing cost, quality, performance, and timelines.Collaborate with product and marketing teams to validate concepts and prototypes.Support documentation, certification, and shipment readiness for global markets.

Required Experience & Skills:8-15 years of experience in electronics hardware development with at least 35 years in a leadership or managerial role.Proven track record of shipping consumer-facing electronics products in significant volumes.Strong understanding of PCBA, flex circuits, embedded electronics, sensors, and wireless technologies (BLE, Wi-Fi, etc.).Experience managing the full lifecycle of hardware programs from design through mass production.Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and global supplier/ODM engagements.Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.Familiarity with DFM, cost engineering, and regulatory/compliance frameworks.

Education:B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics Engineering or equivalent