Job Description

This is a full-time position within the Area 404 Lab team. The Area 404 Lab exists to accelerate hardware development at Facebook. This work spans Foundation Infrastructure hardware, ARVR hardware, and Connectivity hardware.

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our mechanical prototyping facility. This role will be responsible for managing the entire logistical scope from initial prototype request to final delivery. Communication and technical aptitude are critical in this role as the Project Manager will be the liaison between Hardware Engineers and the Model Makers and will assist with determining project priority and feasibility. The Project Manager will also manage and develop a network of vendors and suppliers used to support operations, varying from consumable procurement to outsource manufacturing. Operational efficiency is key, and the Project Manager will play a critical role in continuing to build a strong foundation for the team to build from.

The prototyping facility includes advanced 5- and 3-axis CNC machine tools, 5-axis water-jet cutting, manual machine tools, and CNC sheet metal fabricating equipment. The Project Manager will work closely with the Model Makers to ensure that logistics and operations are being fully supported.

We move fast and are looking for a person who is driven to find the fastest, most efficient ways to solve complex problems related to prototyping logistics.

Project Manager Responsibilities

* Responsible for managing the day-to-day workflow through the shop and ensuring that projects continue to move along smoothly.

* Interfacing with Hardware groups within Facebook and understand their needs and how the shop can support them.

* Work with the Model Makers to ensure consumables are procured in a timely fashion.

* Maintain and develop relationships with external vendors and suppliers to build a strong support network.

* Manage the outsourcing of manufactured prototypes.

* Maintain a Preventative Maintenance Program for all equipment in the shop.

* Support future endeavors including researching new technologies, space planning, and equipment procurement.

* Willing to participate in a broad range of needs in the shop.

Minimum Qualifications

* Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience.

* Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in project management or in a manufacturing or prototyping environment.

* Proven communication skills and experience managing a multitude of tasks.

* Understanding of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, electro-mechanical assembly and 3D Printing.

* Self-driven and experience working autonomously.

* Experience in computer systems and picking-up new technologies quickly.

* Detail oriented communication and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

* Masters in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience.

* 5+ years experience in the development cycle of commercial products.

* Experience with architecture and design of electrical systems, including system controls, signals and systems, and electrical system integration into final product design and specifications.

* Experience and knowledge of broad range of PCB technologies: rigid, flex, hybrid, etc.

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About the Facebook company

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities we're just getting started.

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