Product Engineer Director

Company: Sunco.com
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Note to applicants: This exciting opportunity, with a generous benefits package, is an in-office position with operational hours M-F between the hours of 8:00 am-5:00 pm. This position is full-time and on-site at our office in Valencia, CA.Who We AreSunco.com is a leading online lighting retailer headquartered in Valencia, CA. Thanks to our amazing and talented employees, we are proud to be one of the largest online lighting retailers in the US. We deeply value our collaborative, open, and people-first culture and are invested in making Sunco a positive place where our team members thrive every day. Join us and be part of a dynamic team that is lighting the way to a brighter future.What We DoWe light up the world, literally. Customers have chosen Sunco to provide millions of LED lights and trust us for our exceptional customer service, eco-conscious product expertise, and unmatched value.Who You AreIf these traits describe you, we want you to apply:

• You're a problem solver. You enjoy helping people and making friends along the way.
• You're enthusiastic. When you walk in the room, people smile more.
• You're a good listener and a fast learner. You look forward to growing within the company.
• You're detail-oriented and organized. You pay attention to details and can manage multiple projects at once.
• You're willing to help a young and imperfect company grow up to be the best version of itself.About this JobYou will be an expert in managing product from testing to mass production. You will be talking to our overseas manufacturers to ensure that products meet all requirements. You will also be collaborating with the team internally to get all product information required for product launch. You will oversee our Product Engineers and Test Engineers.Key Responsibilities:
  • Leadership and Management:
  • Lead and mentor the engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering department, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Product Quality Assurance:
  • Establish and maintain rigorous quality control processes to ensure all products meet or exceed industry standards and customer expectations.
  • Implement best practices for testing and validating new products to ensure reliability, safety, and performance.
  • Continuously monitor and improve product quality through feedback and analysis.
  • Cost Reduction Initiatives:
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction in existing products without compromising quality or performance.
  • Implement cost-down projects and track their impact on overall product cost and profitability.
  • Collaborate with the supply chain and manufacturing teams to optimize production processes and material usage.
  • New Product Development:
  • Work closely with PMs to develop and launch new products, providing technical guidance and support throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Ensure new products are designed for manufacturability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive products to inform and guide new product development.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with other departments, including marketing, sales, and customer service, to ensure seamless product launches and customer satisfaction.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between engineering and other departments to support company-wide initiatives and goals.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team, encouraging innovation and the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
  • Implement and maintain metrics to track engineering performance and identify areas for improvement.Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electromechanical Systems Engineering Technology is preferred.
    • Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with multiple ongoing projects.
    • Strong organizational and analytical skills at a supervisory level.
    • Excellent leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
    • Proficiency in understanding technical concepts, reading schematics, and providing design recommendations.
    • Familiarity with hand tools and adeptness in utilizing equipment such as DMM, Oscilloscope, as well as DC & AC Power Supply design.
    • Quick learner, responsible, proactive, problem-solver, and critical-thinker.
    • Ability to adapt to changing situations, be receptive to feedback, and comfortable providing constructive feedback to others.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, weekly Wellness Walks, regular team-building activities, and quarterly company outings to foster a strong sense of community.Job Type: Full-time, ExemptCompensation: $120,000 - $140,000 Annual Salary (DOE)DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to accurately reflect the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.Sunco Lighting Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and complies with Ban the Box laws, which prohibit us from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made. We also prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Sunco values privacy as a top priority. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of our application, please view our Sunco Privacy Notice.The pay range for this role is: 120,000 - 140,000 USD per year (Valencia, CA Office).
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