Mill · 4 months ago
Senior Product Manager – Hardware
San Bruno, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $252K/yr
8+ years expMill is focused on reducing waste, particularly in the food sector, to combat climate change. They are seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead hardware initiatives, ensuring the development and launch of innovative products that align with their sustainability mission.
Animal FeedCleanTechFood ProcessingRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Drive cross-functional hardware development through all phases: product definition, concept validation, engineering development, pilot testing, and scale-up
Synthesize customer requirements from clients into clear product specifications and priorities
Develop detailed go-to-market strategies with specific focus on unit economics, operational efficiencies, and environmental impact
Define and track key performance metrics for both product development and in-market performance
Partner deeply with mechanical, electrical, systems, firmware engineering teams to overcome technical challenges and maintain development momentum
Lead field tests and pilot deployments, synthesizing real-world feedback into product improvements
Champion for cost, user experience, serviceability, and reliability optimization
Create compelling business cases to secure resources and alignment for product initiatives
Coordinate with supply chain, manufacturing, and service teams to ensure operational readiness
Qualification
Required
8+ years of product management experience with at least 3 years focused on large and complex hardware products
Demonstrated success bringing complex electromechanical products from concept through launch
Strong technical background with understanding of mechanical engineering, electrical systems, thermal processes, and firmware integration
Experience managing customer relationships and translating their requirements into product features
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced hardware development environment
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain considerations, and design for cost principles
Excellent analytical skills with ability to develop detailed unit economics models and make data-driven decisions
Outstanding communication skills with ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Preferred
10-15 years of product management experience with at least 5 years focused on hardware products
Experience leading IoT or connected hardware products with both physical and digital components
Experience with early-stage hardware startups and new product category creation
Track record of securing pilot programs with customers
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Benefits
The value of benefits
A potential equity grant
Company
Mill
Mill offers a kitchen bin that dries, shrinks, and de-stinks leftover food, eliminating food waste.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$70.38MKey Investors
Climate Pledge FundPrelude Ventures
2025-12-16Series Unknown
2023-09-06Series C· $70M
2023-04-01Series Unknown· $0.38M
Leadership Team
Matt Rogers
Founder & CEO
Jeff Hoever
CFO
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