Microsoft k Hiring for Industrial Design Prototyping Outsourcing Manager at Redmond, WA Full Time

Job Description

Are you passionate about building premium devices and experiences? The Advanced Prototyping Center focuses on creating devices that help people do more. We are currently building Microsoft’s premium and category changing devices like Surface, Xbox and HoloLens. Creating these devices involves a close partnership between hardware and software engineers, designers, and manufacturing. The Advanced Prototyping team is looking for a highly skilled, curious and creative person to directly contribute to the realization of our future products.

As an Industrial Design Prototyping Outsourcing Manager you will work closely with our Industrial Design and Engineering teams to deliver models and prototypes that communicate our design intent. The ideal candidate will contribute to the Advanced Prototyping Center through a deep understanding of tools, materials and processes and the application of that knowledge to hardware innovation at Microsoft. You will be part of the product development team that drives innovation and finds solutions to complex problems.

Demonstrates familiarity with global supplier base and services that are offered (e.g., technologies, software, materials, tools/equipment, etc.). Works to build new capabilities within each supplier to meet quality standards.
Excellent interpersonal skills are critical to allow you to succeed in our highly collaborative environment.
Builds relationships with external suppliers, working collaboratively to deliver on models and projects. Acts as a liaison between suppliers, other outside resource providers, and internal teams.
Be highly organized and flexible to manage multiple projects to meet business needs, as well as successfully communicate the status of the projects.
Translates highly complex prototype specifications (e.g., verbal, written, drawings, and 3D data) into actionable direction for global suppliers to meet all specifications.
Support policies and procedures for managing supplier compliance with Microsoft procurement, accounting, shipping, and security standards. #DPME #NextPlay