Samsara is hiring a
Director, Global Operations Engineering

Summary

Join Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, as a dynamic leader and technology manufacturing expert to spearhead our IoT products manufacturing. This individual will be accountable for leveraging technology and operational excellence to ensure the production of high-quality products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering fields; a Master’s degree is highly preferred
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with expertise in high-volume production in a contract manufacturing setting, including 4+ years in a leadership role
• Proven experience working with joint design and contract manufacturers to develop and qualify production lines

Responsibilities

• Develop Vision and Strategy: Build the global operations engineering organization by setting a clear vision and operational execution plan, aligning with Samsara’s commitment to long-term building
• New Product Development: Enhance capabilities to develop and launch new products while maintaining high manufacturing quality standards
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with engineering and supply chain management teams to identify manufacturing requirements, qualify production lines, and deploy solutions
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with broader operations teams to identify problems, conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes, and resolve line issues
• Technology Implementation: Deploy analytical and efficiency tools such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to monitor factory quality and enable continuous improvements
• People Strategy Execution: Drive a talent strategy through hiring external candidates and developing internal talent, ensuring team members receive development opportunities and coaching to realize their full potential
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
• Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities under tight deadlines
• A creative approach to problem-solving with hands-on experience on the factory floor
• Flexibility to quickly adapt to changing directions or new priorities
• Capability to write standard operating procedures for test and assembly manufacturing processes
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and executive leadership
• Ability to influence others and work within cross-functional teams to make critical decisions

Benefits

• Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits
• Samsara for Good charity fund