Senior Manager, Product Engineering

As a Senior Manager of Product Engineering at Pure Storage, your primary responsibilities include leading Product and Quality Engineering efforts, managing product quality throughout its lifecycle, and overseeing the development of new products. This involvement encompasses everything from the initial prototype to ensuring that finished products meet market demands and quality assurance standards.

To qualify for the Senior Manager, Product Engineering role at Pure Storage, candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, along with over 15 years of experience in product or manufacturing engineering, especially in high-tech operations. An advanced degree is preferred, and strong communication skills are essential for liaising with cross-functional teams.

Success in the Senior Manager, Product Engineering role at Pure Storage requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities tailored to different audiences, and a robust understanding of product quality management and manufacturing processes. Candidates must demonstrate a solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex projects efficiently.

Pure Storage offers a competitive annual salary range for the Senior Manager, Product Engineering role, along with potential incentive pay and equity. Employees also benefit from a healthy work-life balance through flexible time off, wellness resources, and various team-building events. The company is committed to professional growth and development.

The Senior Manager, Product Engineering position is based in Santa Clara, California. Pure Storage primarily operates in an in-office environment, with employees expected to work from the Santa Clara office, unless otherwise noted. This fosters collaboration within the team and enhances innovation.

When answering questions about your experience with product quality management systems, emphasize specific systems you've used and your role in implementing quality control processes that meet industry standards. Discuss how these systems contributed to enhancing product quality in your previous roles.

In response to a question about conflict resolution, share a specific example where you successfully managed a conflict by fostering open communication and facilitating a collaborative solution. Emphasize the importance of understanding different perspectives and maintaining team morale.

Communicate your strategies for ensuring effective collaboration across teams, such as conducting regular meetings, fostering a culture of open communication, and utilizing collaborative tools and platforms that enhance teamwork and project alignment. Provide examples from your past experiences.

Share a specific example of a design defect you encountered, detailing how you identified it through analysis, the corrective actions you implemented, and how you worked with your team or other departments to prevent similar issues in the future.

Discuss your methods for task prioritization and project management, such as using frameworks like the Eisenhower Matrix or Agile methodologies. Illustrate your answer with an example where these strategies helped you meet deadlines and achieve project goals.

When asked about your experience with new product development, detail your specific contributions and responsibilities within the project. Discuss how you collaborated with cross-functional teams and what methodologies you utilized to ensure successful product launch.

Explain your approach to evaluating manufacturing processes, including any metrics and tools you use to measure efficiency. Provide examples of improvements you've recommended and the impact they had on production.

Detail the root cause analysis techniques you’ve employed in your previous roles. Describe a specific incident where you successfully identified the root cause and the steps you took to implement a fix, highlighting the importance of this process in maintaining product quality.

Discuss strategies you’ve used to maintain team motivation, such as recognizing achievements, providing opportunities for professional development, and fostering an inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.

In responding to questions about your experience with Agile PLM, highlight your hands-on experience with the software, focusing on how you've applied it to enhance product lifecycle management, improve cross-team communication, and track product quality metrics effectively.