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
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
