Project Manager, Hardware Development

NOTE: This position requires all candidates to be in (or relocate to) the Salt Lake City, Utah area when starting this role and be willing to work in-office M-F (5 days) each week. Cricut is not considering individuals currently living outside the United States of America and is not sponsoring all visa types at this time. 

As a 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 and with our manufacturing partners 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 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
• Work as the technical and programmatic focal point and facilitator for development activities.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Highlight issues well in advance and leads efforts to develop and implement alternative actions to overcome the issues and maintain the schedule.
• Prepare and maintain Issues/Action Item database.
• Lead the team in working through complex issues
• Maintain 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.)
• 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 through testing and inspection.
• Coordinate and manage supplier and contract manufacturing activities to deliver on project objectives. Includes regular travel to or within Asia as needed (at least 4x/yr, can include travel to China, Malaysia and other areas of Asia).

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred. They will have a working knowledge of software/firmware and some programming background. They will also be familiar with electronics with the ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Beyond these, the successful candidate needs to be able to prove technical competence, knowledge, skills and abilities in at least the following:

• 2+ years in project management-related to product development
• Strong communication skills, team work and interpersonal skills
• 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. 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. Enjoy competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. 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 5 days a 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 hybrid or 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.

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