Vice President – CP Hardware

Vice President – CP Hardware

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field; Master’s or advanced degree preferred
• 15+ years of progressive hardware engineering experience, with at least 8+ years in leadership roles
• Demonstrated track record of innovative hardware design with multiple successful product launches
• Experience developing hardware solutions for both consumer (B2C) and commercial/enterprise (B2B) applications
• Deep expertise in IoT hardware architecture, electrical engineering, mechanical design, and manufacturing processes
• Strong technical knowledge of radio frequency (RF) principles to effectively lead and guide engineering teams in optimizing wireless performance
• Ability to make critical architectural decisions regarding RF design and wireless performance in challenging product environments
• Knowledge of lock security standards (ANSI/BHMA, UL, EN) and environmental rating systems (IP, NEMA) for outdoor devices
• Strong knowledge of wireless communication protocols including Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter, Bluetooth Low Energy, and WiFi
• Experience developing products using both industry-standard and proprietary communication protocols
• Strong ability to optimize hardware design for value, making appropriate cost/feature trade-offs
• History of leading teams with high accountability and reliable follow-through on commitments
• Proven success managing multicultural teams across different regions with diverse work styles and perspectives
• Experience collaborating with Product Management and Category Management on technology roadmaps
• Track record of successful collaboration with Industrial Design teams to balance aesthetics and technical requirements
• Experience managing remote engineering teams across multiple international locations
• Strong experience leading and unifying global engineering teams across multiple time zones
• Executive-level communication skills with ability to collaborate effectively with C-suite and cross-functional leaders
• Strong partnership skills and ability to work collaboratively with program management on capacity planning
• Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills and ability to build collaborative environments across diverse teams
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements for consumer electronics (FCC, CE, UL, etc.)
• Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM), supply chain management, and mass production
• Excellent strategic thinking and visionary leadership capabilities
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed, including regular trips to Seoul, South Korea and the UK

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse global team of 90 hardware engineering professionals across international locations including Deerfield, Illinois; San Francisco, California; Seoul, South Korea; and the United Kingdom
• Oversee and coordinate with engineering teams in the UK and Seoul, South Korea while being based in either Deerfield, Illinois or San Francisco, California
• Drive cutting-edge innovation in hardware design for connected smart home products serving both consumer (B2C) and business (B2B) markets
• Guide hardware architecture decisions for wireless communications using both industry standards (Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter) and proprietary protocols over BLE and WiFi
• Lead and direct engineering teams to achieve optimal radio frequency (RF) performance in product designs, balancing constraints related to materials, form factors, and environmental conditions
• Partner closely with the Industrial Design team to ensure hardware designs achieve both aesthetic excellence and technical performance
• Ensure security and reliability in hardware designs that implement these diverse communication technologies
• Focus on design quality and excellence while ensuring products are designed to value with optimal cost/feature trade-offs
• Maintain strong say/do ratios across hardware engineering teams, fostering a culture of accountability and reliable execution
• Collaborate as a member of the CTO’s leadership team with peers heading Software Engineering, Planning & Delivery, and Architecture
• Collaborate with Category Management and Product Management to develop and execute the hardware technology roadmap aligned with business strategy and market demands
• Partner closely with Program Management on capacity planning and technical forecasting
• Cultivate collaboration across multicultural teams, leveraging diverse perspectives to enhance product design
• Oversee all aspects of electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering development for our connected product portfolio
• Establish engineering best practices, processes, and methodologies to ensure efficient development cycles
• Bridge cultural and geographic differences to create unified, high-performing global teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated product development
• Lead technical risk assessment and mitigation strategies throughout the product development lifecycle
• Ensure hardware designs meet varying requirements across consumer and commercial applications
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive landscape in IoT and smart home sectors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in smart home, security, or consumer IoT product development
• Background in building hardware products with stringent security requirements
• Knowledge of power management and battery optimization for connected devices
• Experience leading teams responsible for RF testing, certification, and regulatory compliance (FCC, ETSI)
• Ability to evaluate and make strategic decisions regarding antenna design and RF architecture in challenging product environments
• Experience overseeing wireless performance optimization in products with metal enclosures and challenging material environments
• Experience with waterproof/water-resistant product design (for Moen smart shower and water shutoff products)
• Familiarity with mechanical locking mechanisms and electronic access control systems (for Yale, August, and Master Lock products)
• Experience designing products that meet ANSI/BHMA grading requirements for residential and commercial locks
• Expertise with outdoor-rated product development including IP65/IP67 certification processes