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About the Role

At Fluidra, a global leader in pool and wellness equipment, we design innovative, connected, and durable products used worldwide.
To support our growing portfolio of electronic and IoT solutions, we are seeking a Hardware Industrialization & Process Manager to ensure our products are designed and industrialized to the highest standards of quality, reliability, and efficiency.

This strategic role sits at the intersection of R&D, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and EMS partners, with a strong focus on early design-for-manufacturing excellence and global process harmonization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Hardware Industrialization

• Lead the industrialization of electronic modules and products, including:
• IoT devices and connected pool equipment
• Control boards, pumps, sensors, robotic pool cleaners, and water treatment systems
• Drive the transition from concept and prototype phases to mass production.
• Define and apply DFM / DFT rules adapted to harsh environments
  (humidity, corrosion, thermal cycling, outdoor exposure).
• Manage EVT / DVT / PVT phases and ensure industrial readiness for global launches.
• Lead structured Design Reviews (schematic, PCB layout, BOM) and ensure findings are tracked to closure.
• Act as the DFM/DFT reference for R&D teams, providing hands-on design reviews and actionable guidance from early design phases.

2. Process Engineering & Workflow Deployment

• Define, document, and deploy hardware design and industrialization processes across Fluidra’s global R&D teams (Europe, US, APAC).
• Standardize workflows for:
• Schematic design & PCB layout
• Component selection & lifecycle management
• Library management and technical documentation
• Implement IPC-compliant design rules, guidelines, and review frameworks.
• Create templates, checklists, and handover packages for design-to-manufacturing transfer.
• Improve development efficiency through process automation, structured validation workflows, and version control strategies.

3. EMS Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Support the selection and qualification of EMS partners aligned with Fluidra’s quality, cost, and volume requirements.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, factory processes, and IPC compliance.
• Work closely with sourcing teams on:
• Component sustainability
• Obsolescence and risk mitigation
• Lead-time and alternative strategies
• Lead technical workshops and audits with EMS and key suppliers worldwide.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with electronics, firmware, mechanical, quality, and project management teams.
• Ensure early integration of:
• Industrial constraints
• Environmental exposure requirements
• Regulatory compliance (CE, FCC, UL, pool-specific standards)
• Establish feedback loops using manufacturing issues and field data to drive design and process improvements.
• Act as the key interface between R&D and Operations throughout the product lifecycle.

5. Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing

• Lead initiatives to improve manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
• Introduce new tools, IPC best practices, Lean approaches, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Promote a culture of design excellence and process maturity.
• Design and deliver training programs on:
• DFX principles
• IPC standards
• Structured development workflows
  across global engineering teams.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong experience in hardware industrialization, preferably in consumer electronics, IoT, or electromechanical products.
• Solid knowledge of PCBA manufacturing, testing, and assembly processes.
• Deep understanding of IPC standards
  (IPC-2221, IPC-A-600, IPC-610, IPC-7351…).
• Proven experience working with international EMS partners.
• Strong DFM/DFT expertise and hands-on experience with EVT/DVT/PVT phases.
• Ability to define and deploy engineering processes from early design stages.
• Strong communication and leadership skills in a multicultural environment.
• Pragmatic, hands-on mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Altium Designer or equivalent ECAD tools.
• Knowledge of pool and outdoor electronics constraints (water, corrosion, chlorine, UV).
• Experience with IoT / connected devices (BLE, Wi‑Fi, embedded systems).
• Familiarity with PLM / ERP systems and structured documentation flows.
• Lean Six Sigma, FMEA, or continuous improvement certifications.

Why Join Fluidra?

• Work on innovative, connected products used worldwide.
• Play a key role in shaping global R&D and industrial processes.
• Collaborate in an international, multicultural environment.
• Make a tangible impact on product quality, robustness, and sustainability.