Glasses NPI Lead

For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.

Lead the cross-functional effort on the definition, development and qualification of manufacturing strategies/solutions for a variety of head worn devices through all phases of the NPI process, all the way to high volume manufacturing. Partner with development teams to establish and refine formal end-to-end product readiness, execution processes and milestone exit criteria. Partner with manufacturing technology partners in the architecture, design and qualification of manufacturing processes/equipment for product enablement, design and process verification paving the pathway to mass production. Work to drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) efforts from early New Technology Introduction (NTI) to prototype to mass production, working closely with internal and external partners and contract manufacturers. Evaluate and develop prospective vendors (Original Device Manufacturers (ODMs), module integrators, component supply chain) for process and quality capabilities.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in manufacturing. Preferred qualifications: 8 years of consumer electronics experience or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree. Experience executing complex designs for precision mechanical systems, including detailed kinematic design and tolerance analyses. Experience in scaled high-volume manufacturing, including manufacturing process, line design, bring-up, and optimization. Demonstrated knowledge of optical materials, adhesives, and coatings, with experience working with global ODMs and component suppliers worldwide. Knowledge of end-to-end consumer electronics development processes, with the ability to adapt designs from prototypes to scaled manufacturing. Proficiency in 3D CAD software; NX or Solidworks.