Operations Exploratory
Core
Transform early product concepts into high-quality, manufacturable consumer devices by leading cross-functional planning, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring supply, cost, and schedule alignment.
Role type
Senior Operations Manager (Hardware/Consumer Electronics)
Builds
Consumer hardware products from prototype through mass production
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing and supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware operations, manufacturing, supply chain management, NPI processes, contract manufacturing dynamics, global operations management, cost/yield/schedule tracking, process scalability
Preferred skills
Navigating ambiguity, driving cross-team alignment, building new systems, precision, collaboration, speed
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and execute operations strategies bridging 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
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC