Sr. Hardware Project Manager

Cricut® makes smart cutting machines that work with an easy-to-use app, an ever-growing collection of materials, and crafting essentials to help you design and personalize almost anything — custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more.

We believe everyone is born creative. We’re a diverse tapestry of thinkers, dreamers, givers, DIYers, handi-workers, artisans, and forever and always architects of things.

At Cricut, we place the power of handmade into the hands of all. We give you beautiful, easy-to-master tools so you can make something unique, remarkable, perfect. We surround you with ideas, community, inspiration, and encouragement to take your creativity further than you ever imagined. And as a community, we celebrate the exhilarating act of making every single day. 

So, make that handcrafted card that feels like a hug. Design a shirt for fun, for family, or for a full-blown business. Craft with a passion or for a purpose. Make something big and bold, itsy-bitsy, amazingly ambitious, or just plain silly. Whatever you make, just make your heart out. Because here’s the remarkable truth: When we all make together, we make all things possible.

Let’s make.

As a Sr Hardware Project Manager at Cricut you will interface with all functions necessary to bring highly reliable, best in class, consumer products to market.

The primary focus of this position is to plan, facilitate and integrate the development of products within the hardware engineering team while coordinating with other functional teams to deliver an optimal user experience. You will be responsible for managing and communicating progress against the established cost, schedule and product experience goals to management and stakeholders. This position is more than tracking schedules and maintaining issue lists. You will be an integral part of the development team, helping the team to select system architecture, work through issues and solve problems. This will require taking a systems integration approach to product development, ensuring that all parts are thoroughly integrated, tested and proven to meet the product requirements.

To be successful you will be a high performer with a rare and specific skill set who will thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Your ability to think critically, lead through intellect, deliver quickly, and to partner across a wide variety of functions at Cricut to drive change in a complex setting will be essential to the rollout of our offerings to the market.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex electro-mechanical product development projects.
• Collaborate with ODMs on project’s deliverables and come up with Risk mitigation plan to avoid project scope, schedule and cost creep.
• Support the team and the system architect through system architecture decisions.
• Work as the technical and programmatic focal point and facilitator for development activities.
• Prepares and manages real-time management of the project schedule as well.
• Collaborate with the finance team on project-based cost-accounting.
• Highlights issues well in advance and leads efforts to develop and implement alternative actions to overcome the issues and maintain the schedule.
• Prepares and maintains Issues/Action Item database.
• Leads the team in working through complex issues.
• Maintains a system’s view of the project to identify and manage risks.
• Ensure that management and stakeholders are notified of any potential schedule impacts.
• Facilitate regular status meetings with both domestic and international teams.
• Ensure seamless communication with other functional areas (SW, Product Mgmt, etc.)
• Collaborate with other functional leaders on cross-platform deliverables actively ensuring different workstreams are aligned.
• Ensure that all projects are completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate testing activities with engineers and the quality department.
• Ensure product performance meets engineering and product specifications.
• Coordinate and manage supplier and contract manufacturing activities to deliver on project. objectives. Includes regular travel to Asia as needed (at least 4x/yr).

Critical Requirements: (Must have all of these)

• The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Engineering, although Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred. For initial screening, an associate's degree in a relevant field (such as electrical/mechanical technician work) or 2+ years in college toward a degree in engineering may be considered if subsequent work experience is also aligned very tightly with this role.
• 4+ years minimum post-graduate working experience in project management related to product development.
• Currently living in the United States and has the ability to work for any employer is required.

Required Items: (Must have provable experience with all these)

• Candidate will have a working knowledge of software/firmware and some programming background.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Flexibility and experience working across time-zones with our international manufacturing partners (across Asia).
• Strong communication skills, team work and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate situational communication skill (working with technical and non-technical end-users).
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to utilize various technologies and tools to effectively manage projects and provide clear and concise communications to teams and stakeholders.
• Adept at Microsoft Project, MS Excel.

Preferred Items: (1+ of these is ideal)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is strongly preferred.
• Five (5) years or more post-graduate working experience in project management related to product development.
• Experience as an engineer, tester, designer or project manager in a consumer products company or other organization where high quality standards and rigor must be developed and maintained in the production of the product.
• Any experience as an engineer, tester, designer or project manager with well-known consumer-electronic or other device manufacturer.
• Proficiency in Minitab highly desirable.
• The ability to understand and apply statistical process control methods is highly desirable including Cpk’s, T-Tests, X-Bar/R charts, DOE’s, etc.

We’ve got you covered
At Cricut, we take care of our people. You'll also get exclusive employee discounts—and best of all, you’ll be surrounded by some of the most talented and creative individuals out there.

A Quick Note Before You Apply…

Cricut is in a powerful chapter of transformation. We’re evolving fast—refining our strategy, growing our teams, and raising the bar across the board. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of person—but it’s not for everyone.

We’re looking for A players—people who don’t just meet expectations, but consistently exceed them. If you thrive in dynamic environments and find joy in turning challenges into momentum, keep reading.

Here’s what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):
You have a bias for urgency.
You don’t wait for perfect clarity to take action—you start, learn, and adjust. You believe that speed matters, especially when paired with thoughtfulness. You ask: “What can move forward today?” and push past inertia.

You set high standards—especially for yourself.
You’re proud of your work and protective of your reputation. You take ownership, deliver quality, and don’t cut corners. You hold yourself accountable without waiting to be asked.

You stay focused when things are moving fast.
You can identify what really matters and don’t get distracted by noise. You prioritize well, and manage your time wisely.

You collaborate like a pro.
You elevate the people around you, communicate clearly, and give thoughtful feedback. You’re low ego, high output—and your team loves working with you.

One More Thing (It’s a Big One):
This role is in-office at least 3–4 days per week.
We believe that real collaboration, innovation, and culture are built face-to-face. If you’re energized by working alongside smart, kind, creative people—and enjoy those unplanned hallway conversations that spark great ideas—you’ll love it here.

If you’re looking for a fully remote role, this likely isn’t the right time or place. But if you’re excited by challenge, purpose, and building something better, we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s make something amazing—together.

Relocation Statement:

• This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

What to Do Next: Please attach your resume, cover letter and/or include links to your portfolio or other social presence. If you want to show your super powers in other ways – include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut® is an employer who values individuality, equality and diversity, so tell us what you’re all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast, whether you think you are a good one or not, we would love to hear about it when you send us your information.

Cricut® is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is contingent on successfully completing a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Cricut participates in E-Verify.