Hardware Engineering Program Manager - FreelancerWe’re empowering people to choose how they hear the world with the next generation of earplugs. You in?Freelance | 6-month contract | Antwerp / Amsterdam | 8+ yrs program management and engineering/design experienceAre you someone who thrives on the thrill of seeing fast-paced engineering projects through to the end? If so, we’ve got some exciting projects lined up for you. While our current earwear products have a passive focus, behind the scenes, we’re also exploring active technologies. As a Freelance Engineering Program Manager, you’ll be the one to connect our R&D roadmap to our NPI projects. Your challenge? To enhance collaboration within teams and ensure all stakeholders are aligned and moving forward together on schedule.As a Freelance Engineering Program Manager you’ll empower innovation and efficiencyYour core job is to manage development and research projects. This involves enhancing our existing product lineup, including Loop Experience, Engage, Quiet and Switch, as well as delving into the development of our top-secret new products. Your focus is on mechanical engineering design, development planning, and validation cycles. As the go-to person for making things happen, you’ll develop strategies to hit those program objectives. That means spotting and smoothing out any bumps in the road, and when issues inevitably arise, you're the one diving in to fix them or bringing key stakeholders together to brainstorm solutions.As we're experiencing rapid growth, and our ambitions are sky-high. So, there's a lot of moving parts to coordinate – teams, individuals and various interests all in the mix. Aligning them all together won’t be easy, but we know you’re more than capable. And don’t worry, you're not on your own: the Program Management team and your manager have got your back every step of the way.Your other responsibilitiesAllocating and directing resources required for successful project execution.Facilitating communication and collaboration among engineering leads, operations managers, marketing managers and OEM partners to achieve forecasted cost, schedule and quality goals.Creating and maintaining project schedules within the designated product stream.Providing comprehensive status updates ranging from individual contributors to executive management.How you’ll succeed as an Engineering Program ManagerYou’re driven, proactive, and your creative and critical thinking abilities will be put to the test daily. Your playground? The realm of (electrical) consumer products, where a solid understanding of manufacturing processes is essential. Working together with various teams and stakeholders is crucial – it's not just about collaboration, but also about your skill to sift through and communicate relevant information to the right crowd. We’ll rely on your communication, organizational and leadership skills to push projects successfully over the finish line. Given the fast-paced and the ever-evolving nature of our development cycles, we’ll need you to always keep your cool and stay flexible.These key competences will set you up for success:A BSc Degree in Industrial Design or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.At least 8+ years of combined experience in project/program management and design/engineering, delivering consumer goods comprised of multiple materials and high aesthetic quality.Detailed knowledge of New Product Introduction development processes.A strong understanding of manufacturing processes for consumer electronics products.Proficiency in English, our company language.LocationWe're looking for candidates who can easily commute to our offices in Antwerp or Amsterdam.Why work at LoopWe only hire the best. And the best deserve to get paid accordingly.From home and our hubs, whatever works for you and your role.Own your journey! Steer projects, decide boldly, and win without micromanagement.Want to raise your game? We’ll foot the bill.Come as you areLoop is an equal opportunities employer. We invest in diversity, ensure equality and encourage expression. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bias or discrimination towards applicants and employees. Live life at your volume. We'll take care of your ears.
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