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We are seeking a Consultant for fulltime or part time basis.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a consumer electronics industry expert who has business and operational experience in the establishment of product certification services, ideally through multiple testing lab facilities around the world, supporting multiple manufacturers. This could include P&L responsibility. Also, this person should have experience as a practitioner with a working knowledge of the certification domains and standard operating procedures, what works and what doesn't, how to service the manufacturing clients, etc.
This senior-level role is responsible for architecting and operationalizing a globally recognized product certification and validation framework tailored to AI glasses and next-generation wearable technologies. The expert will lead cross-functional alignment between engineering, compliance, manufacturing, and marketing partners to accelerate time-to-market while safeguarding consumer trust, product interoperability, and brand integrity. They will serve as the principal authority guiding OEMs, ODMs, and ecosystem players in aligning with certification standards that support rapid brand proliferation and user adoption.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage a comprehensive, future-facing certification program covering hardware validation, AI algorithm integrity, safety, durability, connectivity, thermal performance, and data privacy compliance.
- Define certification tiers (e.g., baseline, performance+, AI-optimized) to help manufacturing partners target distinct consumer segments and go-to-market channels.
- Establish strategic alliances with industry consortia (e.g., Bluetooth SIG, IEEE, ANSI, UL, IEC, ISO, ETSI) to ensure global alignment and co-endorsement of standards.
- Partner with product teams and brand managers to ensure certification outcomes feed into marketing narratives and competitive differentiation.
- Implement digital certification infrastructure (e.g., traceable digital twins, blockchain-backed CoCs, QR-linked verification) to enhance transparency and trust in B2B and D2C channels.
- Lead failure mode analysis and post-market surveillance, embedding feedback loops to continuously refine certification criteria.
- Mentor internal teams and external partners on best practices in certification planning, validation test benches, and pre-compliance guidance.
Required Expertise & Experience:
- 15+ years in consumer electronics product development or validation, with a minimum of 5 years focused on wearable technologies.
- Proven leadership in establishing or evolving certification programs ideally within a global OEM, regulatory agency, or testing lab environment.
Deep technical understanding of:
- Smart eyewear/AI glasses hardware (IMUs, displays, thermal design, battery safety)
- Embedded AI/ML systems and context-aware computing
- Wireless standards (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 5G)
- Human factors, wearability testing, and ergonomic validation
- Familiarity with data privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA) as they relate to wearables
- Demonstrated success in enabling product launches at scale through manufacturing partner engagement and certification-led brand positioning
- Experience interfacing with contract manufacturers, compliance labs, and marketing leaders to ensure certification aligns with commercial rollout
Strategic Outcomes Expected:
- 50% reduction in go-to-market certification cycles through streamlined test automation and cross-certification pathways
- Increased partner conversion rate via simplified, tiered certification models tailored to entry-level and premium wearables
- Establishment of a globally respected "Certified for AI Glasses" mark that becomes a seal of trust and a competitive market differentiator
- Accelerated consumer adoption by reinforcing confidence in safety, quality, and AI performance of certified wearables
- Foundational role in establishing the industry standard for interoperability and user experience in AI-enhanced wearables