Hardware Operations Program Manager

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