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Cycle is Europe's leading provider of all-inclusive E-Bike and Cargo Bike subscriptions, enabling businesses and couriers to deliver goods efficiently and sustainably on the last mile. The company partners with major delivery platforms like Flink, Domino's, and Just Eat Takeaway.com, operating across Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and the United Kingdom.
As Hardware Lead, you will report directly to the CEO and play a key role in managing and driving hardware development. This is a highly cross-functional position requiring collaboration across design, engineering, quality, compliance, supply chain, and manufacturing. You will guide projects from initial concept through mass production, ensuring smooth execution and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Scheduling: Develop and manage detailed hardware project timelines to ensure on-time delivery
- Budget and Cost Tracking: Monitor and control project budgets, tracking expenses to align with financial targets
- Workstream Prioritization: Coordinate and prioritize engineering tasks to keep projects on track and meet deadlines
- Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear and regular updates to stakeholders on project status, risks, and milestones
- Design Phase Reviews: Lead design reviews at critical project stages to ensure alignment with quality, safety, and performance standards
- Risk Management: Proactively track and mitigate product risks to minimize delays and avoid potential issues
- BOM Management: Oversee Bill of Materials management and ensure accuracy in BOM changes
- Change Control: Manage and implement changes to existing products, maintaining consistency and quality
- NPI Program Development: Lead the creation and execution of New Product Introduction programs to ensure seamless product launches
- Process Development: Build and optimize processes for effective risk management and critical path tracking
- International Collaboration: Travel internationally to manufacturing facilities and work closely with supply chain partners in Asia and Europe to ensure alignment and execution
You will be instrumental in delivering innovative hardware solutions, driving cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring Cycle's products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Benefits include competitive salary, HRmony voucher, company e-bike, state-of-the-art technical equipment, equity options, and 28 days of vacation per year.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in developing and delivering hardware products at scale, from concept through mass production
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