Product Operations, part of Supply Chain Operations (SCO), leads New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Lifecycle Management from launch through End of Life (EOL). We work closely with Design Engineering early in development to ensure manufacturability, quality, and smooth production ramp-up. As part of this team, you’ll collaborate across functions and with Contract Manufacturers worldwide to bring innovative Cisco products to market efficiently and sustainably.
Your ImpactContribute to mechanical engineering design and sustaining activities, occasionally leading projects of moderate scope.
Provide input on manufacturability, fulfillment, and design margins, resolving product-related design issues.
Support value engineering, cost avoidance, and cost reduction initiatives.
Perform lab experiments, analyze results, and review/maintain technical product documentation.
Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive root cause analysis of quality issues.
Participate in sustainability-focused initiatives to enhance product lifecycle impact.
Collaborate across business units and product families to ensure design consistency and scalability.
Communicate technical concepts clearly, offering recommendations to improve product and process efficiency.
Bachelor’s/Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
5+ years of hardware product design experience, preferably in NPI and manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of product design cycles, electro-mechanical manufacturing processes, and development workflows.
Proficiency with DFx methodologies and CAD tools.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to recommend process improvements.
Effective communicator with proven project management capabilities.
Able to exercise sound judgment within established procedures and resolve moderately complex challenges.
Fluent in English and local language.
Flexible to work remotely and co-located at Cisco Contract Manufacturer sites across time zones.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of hardware product design experience, preferably in NPI and manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of product design cycles, electro-mechanical manufacturing processes, and development workflows
- Proficiency with DFx methodologies and CAD tools
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to recommend process improvements
- Effective communication and proven project management capabilities
- Ability to exercise sound judgment within established procedures and resolve moderately complex challenges
- Fluent in English and local language
- Flexible to work remotely and co-located at Cisco Contract Manufacturer sites across time zones
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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