Mechanical Engineering Program Manager (Sensor or Power)
TLDR
Lead mechanical programs from concept to mass production, coordinating cross-functional teams, suppliers, tooling readiness, and production ramp risks.
About Ubiquiti
At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to the next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT.
At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons, all while shaping the future of connectivity.
Role Summary
Lead mechanical execution from concept to mass production by driving cross-functional alignment, managing schedules and risks, coordinating suppliers, and delivering products that meet Ubiquiti’s standards for premium user experience, cost efficiency, and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end mechanical program schedules from concept to MP, including milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation plans.
- Lead phase-gate readiness reviews and ensure mechanical deliverables.
- Drive cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution against program goals.
- Track mechanical design progress, change requests, and engineering decisions to maintain alignment with system requirements and cost targets.
- Collaborate with suppliers (mechanical components, tooling, CM partners) to ensure capability alignment, tooling readiness, and production quality.
- Manage tooling schedules, build readiness, and production ramp risks.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical product development, program management, or NPI for consumer electronics, networking hardware, IoT, or similar high-volume products.
- Familiarity with EVT/DVT/PVT cycles, tooling processes, and high-volume manufacturing environments.
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Strong understanding of mechanical design, manufacturing processes (injection molding, stamping,
die casting, machining, etc.), DFM/DFA, and material selection. - Strong risk management, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable making data-driven decisions and presenting tradeoffs to leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing full lifecycle ODM programs—from concept alignment, PRD negotiation, and mechanical feasibility reviews through MP and sustaining.
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Ability to evaluate and select ODM partners based on technical capability, manufacturing maturity,
cost structure, and execution discipline. - Skilled in defining clear roles, responsibilities, and communication models between Ubiquiti and the ODM to ensure ownership and accountability.
Benefits
- International work environment and collaboration with global development teams
- Excellent work conditions
- Competitive package: great pay, perks, and benefits
- Group insurance and health coverage
- Flexible working hours and patterns
- Complimentary drinks and snacks at the office
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Flexible working hours and patterns
Free Meals & Snacks
Complimentary drinks and snacks at the office
Health Insurance
Group insurance and health coverage
Competitive package: great pay, perks, and benefits
Remote-Friendly
International work environment and collaboration with global development teams
Ubiquiti Inc. builds innovative networking and physical security solutions geared toward businesses and organizations of all sizes. Our products stand out for their intuitive setup, extensive scalability, and ownership model, eliminating recurring fees. With a focus on delivering high-performance hardware and cloud management without the usual burdens, we cater to enterprises looking for reliable and cost-effective IT infrastructure.
- Founded
- Founded 2005
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- internet
- Funding stage
- Public
- Stock ticker
- Publicly traded (UI)
- Total raised
- $1.3M raised