Manager, Product Engineering

General Purpose:

Corsair Gaming is seeking a Product Engineering/Supplier Quality Engineering (PE/SQE) Manager to oversee the development, qualification, and production of high-performance gaming peripherals and components. This role will be based in Vietnam and will focus on ensuring product quality, supplier compliance, and continuous improvement in collaboration with ODM/OEM partners and internal cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in supplier quality engineering, product development, and manufacturing processes in consumer electronics or related industries. They will be responsible for driving product engineering excellence, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and ensuring our products meet Corsair’s high standards for performance, reliability, and durability.

Position Summary, Responsibilities and Expectations:

Product Engineering & Development
1. Oversee new product introduction (NPI) and sustaining engineering activities in collaboration with global engineering teams.
2. Act as the primary technical interface between Corsair and ODM/OEM partners in Vietnam, ensuring design for manufacturability (DFM) and quality.
3. Work closely with R&D, Industrial Design, and Validation teams to ensure a seamless transition from design to mass production.
4. Support and drive product design improvements based on manufacturing feedback, customer insights, and field failure analysis.

Supplier Quality Management
1. Own the supplier quality engineering (SQE) function for gaming peripherals, ensuring strict adherence to Corsair’s quality standards, specifications, and reliability requirements.
2. Conduct supplier audits, process capability analysis, and failure mode & effects analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate risks.
3. Implement statistical process control (SPC) and quality control plans to monitor and improve supplier performance.
4. Ensure compliance with industry regulations such as ISO 9001, RoHS, REACH, and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Manufacturing & Process Improvement
1. Collaborate with suppliers to optimize yield, reduce defects, and enhance production efficiency. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) efforts for supplier-related quality issues.
2. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
3. Develop and enforce incoming quality control (IQC), in-process quality control (IPQC), and outgoing quality control (OQC) strategies.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Reporting
1. Serve as the bridge between global Product Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align quality expectations and resolve technical challenges.
2. Provide regular updates on supplier performance, yield, and product quality metrics to executive leadership.
3. Train and mentor suppliers and factory teams on Corsair’s quality systems and best practices.

Essential Skills and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field).
2. 10+ years of experience in product engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering in consumer electronics, gaming peripherals, or PC components.
3. 3+ years in a management role.
4. Proven expertise in supplier management, process validation, and quality control methodologies.
5. Strong knowledge of DFM, DFA (Design for Assembly), SPC, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing.
6. Excellent problem-solving skills with a data-driven and analytical mindset.
7. Ability to travel frequently to supplier and manufacturing sites in Vietnam and other APAC regions.
8. Fluency in English and Vietnamese is required.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
2. Certifications in Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), APQP, or CQE.
3. Experience working with gaming, PC hardware, or high-volume consumer electronics.
4. Familiarity with automated test systems, robotics, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
5. Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) is a plus.

CORSAIR (NASDAQ:CRSR), founded in 1994, is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gaming and streaming gear. With 21 different product lines, CORSAIR offers a complete range of products that help digital athletes perform at their peak and enable streaming creators to produce studio-quality content for their fans. CORSAIR has built a passionate base of loyal customers due to its gamer- and creator-centric design philosophy, commitment to high performance, and professional quality.

The company has received more than 4,000 product awards and has a footprint that reaches customers in more than 75 countries. CORSAIR also includes subsidiary brands Elgato, which provides premium studio equipment and accessories for content creators, SCUF Gaming, which builds custom-designed controllers for competitive gamers, ORIGIN PC, a builder of custom gaming and workstation desktop PCs and laptops, Drop, a community-driven company that designs and curates enthusiast keyboards and peripherals, and Fanatec, a leading manufacturer of high-end sim racing hardware.