Hardware Operations Program Manager
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Description
You will lead operational execution for physical hardware from prototype builds through validation and commercial launch. You will coordinate manufacturers, suppliers, and engineering teams; manage build schedules, manufacturing readiness, costs, quality, change orders, and field readiness.
Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end operational execution for complex physical hardware systems
- Manage build schedules, clear-to-build tracking, and prototype-to-production milestones
- Oversee BOM risk management and identify supply availability risks
- Drive design-for-manufacturability, design-for-assembly, and serviceability reviews
- Track product COGS, tooling budgets, and cost-reduction roadmaps
- Lead factory line bring-ups, yield tracking, and line-stop escalations
- Enforce quality standards and lead root-cause failure analysis
- Manage engineering change orders and running changes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
- 5+ years of experience in hardware operations, manufacturing engineering, or technical program management
- Experience delivering consumer electronics or complex physical-industry products
- Experience with EVT, DVT, PVT, PCBA, and system-level integration
- Experience managing Tier-1 suppliers and global contract manufacturers
- Proficiency with PLM tools, ERP systems, JIRA, and MS Project
Benefits
- Equity
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match
- Learning stipend
- Wellness stipend
- Paid time off
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