Operations Exploratory
Leads operations strategy and execution for consumer hardware, taking products from early concepts through mass production. The role requires 6+ years in hardware operations, manufacturing, or supply chain, plus expertise in NPI, contract manufacturing, and global supplier coordination.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute operations strategies that bridge product design and large-scale manufacturing.
- Drive build readiness and production planning from prototype through mass production.
- Partner with global suppliers to ensure materials, tooling, and capacity meet program goals.
- Collaborate with hardware, quality, and supply chain teams to establish and maintain robust operational systems.
- Track cost, yield, and schedule performance to ensure efficient and predictable product delivery.
- Build scalable processes that support rapid iteration and future product launches.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in hardware operations, manufacturing, or supply chain for consumer electronics or similar industries.
- Successfully taken at least one product from concept through mass production.
- Fluency in NPI processes, contract manufacturing dynamics, and global operations management.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment across teams.
- Motivation to build new systems and work at the intersection of design, engineering, and execution.
- Value precision, collaboration, and speed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Hybrid work model with four days per week in the office.
- Relocation support for new employees.
- Occasional travel to supplier and manufacturing sites is expected.
Skills
Hardware Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Consumer Electronics, New Product Introduction, Contract Manufacturing, Global Operations Management, Production Planning, Supplier Management, Mass Production, Quality Systems, Cost Analysis, Yield Management, Tooling
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