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Frida · 1 day ago

Senior Director Value Engineering

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Frida is a company dedicated to making parenting easier and less overwhelming, offering a wide range of products that support families. The Senior Director Value Engineering will lead the Product Development Engineering team, driving the development of market-leading products while ensuring quality, budget adherence, and an exceptional consumer experience.

BabyFirst AidHealth CareManufacturingMedical Device

Responsibilities

Execute detailed cost engineering analysis to identify possible cost-saving opportunities and conduct cost-benefit analyses. Work with cross-functional partners (i.e. Sourcing, Finance, Project Management, Brand) to gain business alignment

Manage the implementation process across all paths to market – in-house design, contract manufacturing and OEM

Develop frameworks, tools, and capabilities and drive enhanced processes as necessary across engineering, quality, cost management and execution

Optimize processes for cross-functional team dependencies and successful hand-offs

Understand and enforce quality and regulatory requirements to ensure all products meet or exceed established specs and substantiate marketing claims

Manage product testing requirements and standards to ensure product performance, quality and compliance and provide direction to the team based on test results

Work closely with the production team and suppliers to manage and resolve issues that arise in capacity, quality, manufacturing and delivery

Scale the function by defining organization build-out over time, and skill sets to bring in

Additional projects as assigned

Qualification

Product Development EngineeringCost Engineering AnalysisCAD ProficiencyMedical Device DevelopmentProject ManagementNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership SkillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering; Master's Degree in Business Administration or related area preferred

10+ years of experience leading product engineering and proficiency in the development of products across multiple categories (CPG, durables, consumables, and/ or electronics and/or soft goods) with companies known for excellence in innovative design + product development

CAD experience/proficiency (Solidworks preferred)

Experience in development of Class I and Class II medical devices

Experience leading product development for a global market with a global supply chain

Strong negotiation skills to deliver premium quality within our gross margin parameters

Excellent project management, communication, and people/organizational skills

A strong bias to action and ability to lead and excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and culture that celebrates the art of the opportunistic pivot

Ability to execute in a tight deadline driven environment in which informed tradeoffs and speed-to-market is key. Commitment to making things faster and less expensive, without compromising on quality and customer experience

The ability to identify and apply new trends and technologies to improve existing products and inspire new ones

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans

Employer paid life insurance

Supplemental insurance options including Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

FSA & HSA

401k matching up to 4% with immediate vesting.

Generous paid time off program including elective PTO days, federal holidays, sick/wellness days, and a birthday floater.

Flexible paid pregnancy and parental leave.

Weekly wellness programming designed to maximize personal time and minimize time spent investing in personal care outside of work hours. This includes a variety of programming such as in-office manicures & pedicures, blowouts, massages, and carwash services.

Dog friendly office - feel free to bring your best buddy with you to work!

Learning & development opportunities for professional and personal growth

Company-wide events & outings. Team engagement is at the center of our culture. This ranges from small department-specific teambuilding or informal outings to our annual Fam Jam family carnival that celebrates the people in your life who support you in bringing your best self to work each day. We also host an annual Day of Service to support our local Miami community, and provide a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year that support our mission to serve parents and children.

Exclusive employee product discounts.