Sunco.com · 1 day ago
Senior Technical Hardware Product Manager
Santa Clarita, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expSunco.com is a leading provider of lighting and electrical supply solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Technical Hardware Product Manager to lead their lighting products from concept through launch. This role involves managing a team, overseeing product lifecycle, and driving improvements in product performance and manufacturability.
Consumer ElectronicsCustomer ServiceElectronicsLighting
Responsibilities
Own lighting products end-to-end: Lead NPI from requirements → prototypes → validation/compliance → pilot → ramp → launch → post-launch iteration
Lead and develop the PM/Program team: Manage Product Managers and Project/Program Managers; set operating cadence, priorities, and execution standards; coach decision-making and communication quality
Manage full product lifecycle: Drive roadmap planning from concept to end-of-life; continuously assess market conditions and customer needs; lead feature additions, refreshes, and portfolio decisions
Drive iteration at scale: Improve reliability, thermal performance, manufacturability, packaging, margin, returns/defects, yield, lead time, and supplier/CM changes
Serve as primary operations point of contact: Understand factory operations and manufacturing constraints to prevent misalignment, reduce waste, and protect Sunco’s time and resources
Lead supplier and vendor relationships: Ensure factories and partners prioritize Sunco—supporting faster development, smoother production, better terms, and improved pricing
Run cross-functional decision systems: Facilitate phase gates, executive updates, and high-quality decisions across product, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sales/marketing, and analytics
Operate with a data-driven mindset: Gather and synthesize quantitative + qualitative inputs; build decision narratives that align stakeholders and enable fast, confident bets
Apply AI to accelerate work: Identify and implement practical AI-enabled improvements in requirements, documentation, issue triage, test planning, and manufacturing/quality insights
Qualification
Required
Lighting industry background: Strong understanding of lighting customers, trends, channels, and technology progression
Technical hardware depth: High-level understanding of lighting technology and innovation, with hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, and/or electromechanical systems
7+ years shipping hardware products from concept to scale (lighting/electrical preferred) with meaningful hands-on engineering involvement
3+ years in technical hardware product management and/or hardware engineering leadership, including leading teams and driving cross-functional outcomes
Technical fluency in lighting hardware: LED systems, drivers/power, chips, dimming behavior, thermal/reliability, manufacturability, and core EE principles
Manufacturing + supplier/ODM/CM experience: RFQ, sampling, pilots, production support, and navigating factory operations effectively
Communication and influence: Exceptional written and verbal communication; ability to align and drive outcomes across teams (including senior stakeholders) without direct authority
Data-first decision making: Comfortable using quantitative and qualitative inputs to make and defend product decisions at speed
Preferred
Engineering training strongly preferred: EE degree/training or equivalent technical hardware product leadership background
Benefits
Comprehensive Health and Wellness Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with our extensive health insurance plans, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with Company Match: Secure your financial future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a competitive company match to help you save for retirement.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Take advantage of FSAs to manage out-of-pocket healthcare and dependent care expenses efficiently.
Time Off Policy: We believe in the importance of work-life balance and provide a generous time off policy, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential counseling and support services for personal and professional challenges.
Team Building Activities: Engage in weekly challenges, regular team-building activities, and quarterly company outings to foster a strong sense of community.
Company
Sunco.com
Sunco is dedicated to illuminating the future by providing innovative lighting and electrical solutions through our streamlined e-commerce platform.
51-200 employees
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