Operations Specialist (product development)
Core
Operations Specialist supporting a Prototype Studio to streamline processes, manage projects, and enable fast experimentation for Product and Marketing teams.
Role type
Operations Specialist (Product Development)
Builds
Operational processes, project structures, and ways of working for a hardware/prototyping studio.
Domain
Product development, prototyping, hardware manufacturing
Required skills
operational process improvement, project management, supply chain and manufacturing workflows, vendor management, workflow tooling (Jira, Confluence), budget tracking, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
experience in innovation labs, analytical problem-solving, independent ownership
Technologies
Jira, Confluence, SharePoint
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize operational processes across software, hardware, and fabrication workflows; coordinate planning, resourcing, and cross-team dependencies for multiple projects; manage vendor relationships and evaluate suppliers; track budgets and report on spending; establish operational practices and documentation; coordinate team logistics, travel, and events.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
