Product Manager - Hardware Lifecycle & Supply Chain
About the job
- Three to six years of experience in Hardware Product Management, Product Engineering, or Strategic Sourcing.
- A proven track record working with original equipment manufacturer/original design manufacturer suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Hands-on experience in component lifecycle management and bill of materials analysis.
- Professional proficiency in English and Japanese.
- Ability to translate complex business needs into technical hardware requirements.
- Strong understanding of hardware manufacturing processes and quality control.
- Familiarity with international hardware compliance and certification frameworks.
- Identify and evaluate potential original design manufacturer/original equipment manufacturer partners to meet defined requirements.
- Gather and clarify product requirements from internal stakeholders, including engineering, sales, and operations.
- Translate business and technical requirements into product specifications for supplier evaluation.
- Source and propose suitable products or solutions based on cost, performance, and compliance needs.
- Collaborate with internal teams to refine product requirements and development direction.
- Monitor component lifecycle status and identify obsolescence risks.
- Evaluate the impact of end-of-life/product change notification notices on product bills of materials.
- Lead mitigation actions, such as last-time buys, second-source qualification, and design updates.
- Manage and release product change notifications, including documentation, impact assessment, and stakeholder communication.
- Identify long lead-time components and coordinate planning to mitigate supply risks.
- Review project deliverables to ensure alignment with requirements, specifications, and timelines.
- Coordinate with testing laboratories or certification bodies on test requirements and schedules.
- Ensure testing activities align with project timelines and compliance needs.
- Assess and review supplier performance annually based on quality, delivery, and compliance.
- Review supplier non-conformance reports and verify root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and approve closure of corrective actions.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external parties on non-conforming units, including investigation, resolution, and follow-up actions.
- Experience in the robotics, industrial automation, or high-tech hardware sectors.
- Experience with cost modeling and supplier contract negotiation.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance, including CE and FCC.
About the company
Mujin develops robotics and AI-powered automation for industrial settings. Its products combine robotic systems with software to automate tasks in manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing, and are designed to be installed and integrated into customers’ existing operations. Operations typically involve direct sales of hardware and software, plus service contracts and maintenance to support ongoing performance. Compared with others, Mujin emphasizes end-to-end integration and optimization of complex automation tasks across a global customer base, supported by ongoing service relationships rather than one-off hardware sales. The company’s goal is to improve productivity and operational efficiency for industrial clients worldwide by delivering practical, scalable automation solutions.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$458.6M
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Mujin launched MujinOS subscriptions in April 2026, creating recurring software revenue.
- Bloomberg reported June 2026 extension funding, keeping capital available for expansion.
- Employee counts rose to 438 by March 2026, supporting global delivery and support capacity.
What critics are saying
- Mujin still depends on one platform; a failed MujinOS rollout damages the whole company.
- Series D funding and a 2030 IPO plan signal burn risk if commercialization slips.
- Competitors like Symbotic and Geek+ pressure margins in warehouse automation through faster deployments.
What makes Mujin unique
- MujinOS unifies perception, motion planning, and digital twins across robot vendors.
- Accenture Alpha Automation gives Mujin enterprise distribution through Accenture's manufacturing and logistics reach.
- The 2025 Global Leadership Cabinet centralizes product, sales, and governance for faster scaling.
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Benefits
- Professional Development Budget