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Hardware Operations Program Manager

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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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