Hardware Engineering Manager

Insight Global; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a dynamic Product Leader for DC Hardware to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of our next-generation DC/power instrumentation products. You will own the product lifecycle from concept through production release, collaborating across engineering, product management, and customer-facing teams to deliver state-of-the-art test and measurement solutions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, set product direction, and ensure our DC hardware solutions meet evolving

Qualifications

• BSEE required.
• 5+ years in product leadership roles for DC/power instrumentation or related hardware products.
• 10+ years of hands-on hardware design and development, board-level (PCB) focus.
• Proven track record delivering complex hardware from concept to manufacturing.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to translate market needs into product requirements and manage vendors.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the product vision, roadmap, and strategy for DC hardware instrumentation.
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams through all phases of product development.
• Oversee planning and execution of multiple projects from concept to production release.
• Engage customers to gather requirements and ensure market-fit.
• Champion best practices from requirements through release and validation.
• Mentor engineering and product staff and manage vendor relationships.
• Communicate progress and priorities to stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Product strategy

Customer engagement

Vendor management

Project management

Mentoring

Education

BSEE

Tools

PCB CAD tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Seeking a dynamic Product Leader for DC Hardware to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of our next-generation DC/power instrumentation products. In this highly visible role, you will own the product lifecycle from concept through production release, collaborating across engineering, product management, and customer-facing teams to deliver state-of-the-art test and measurement solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams, set product direction, and ensure our DC hardware solutions meet the evolving needs of our customers and the market. This is an opportunity to shape the future of the hardware portfolio and make a significant impact on the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Ownership: Define and drive the product vision, roadmap, and strategy for DC hardware instrumentation, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.


• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead and inspire cross-disciplinary teams—including hardware, software, mechanical, logic design through all phases of product development.


• Project Execution: Oversee planning and execution of multiple concurrent projects, from concept through production release, including schedules, resource allocation, and risk management.


• Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary product advocate, engaging with customers to gather feedback, understand requirements, and ensure product alignment with market needs.


• Process Excellence: Champion best practices in product development, from requirements definition and design reviews to verification, validation, and release.


• Team Development: Mentor and develop engineering and product team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.


• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate product progress, priorities, and vision to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency and alignment.


• Vendor & Partner Management: Oversee technical engagement with vendors and contractors to ensure quality and timely delivery of components and solutions.

Qualifications

• BSEE required.


• 5+ years in product leadership roles for DC/power instrumentation or related hardware products.


• 10+ years of hands-on experience in hardware design and development, with a focus on board-level (PCB) products.


• Proven track record of delivering complex hardware products from concept to manufacturing, with end-to-end ownership.


• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple concurrent projects.


• Demonstrated ability to engage with customers and translate market needs into product requirements.


• Experience overseeing vendors and contractors.


• Ability to set clear direction, prioritize effectively, and drive results in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.


• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.


• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.