Boston Dynamics’ goal is to become a serial producer of market leading robotic products that deliver delight & value to our customers and feature differentiating technology that defines the state-of-the-art.  We are world leaders in creating fundamental advances in robotics technology and are rapidly developing our commercial skills to design, produce, and support reliable, profitable products featuring advanced hardware and software.  We are seeking an experienced executive to lead the transition of advanced prototype products into producible, profitable commercial products.  In particular, we seek an individual with experience introducing new products to manufacturing and building systems to support the rapid evolution from prototype production of tens of units to stable production of 1000’s - 10,000’s of units per year.  

As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) focusing on scaling product development and operations, you will play a critical role in driving the growth and efficiency of our organization. You will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence and delivering a world-class product development infrastructure prepared for expansion and growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to the company’s overall strategic direction. 

What will you do?

• After Proof-of-Concept and Pilot installations designed to validate product-market fit of prototype products, you will develop and optimize those products for cost-effectiveness, ease of manufacturing and assembly, and quick and cost-effective deployment in the field with outstanding reliability.  You will take prototype production of 10’s of units to stable production of reliable products in the 1000’s of units and eventually 10,000’s of units.  

• Align engineering, operations, and supply chain efforts as a unified team.  Own and optimize vendor evaluation and relationships, logistics, inventory, purchasing, and planning.

• Develop a multi-year operational plan to strengthen Boston Dynamics’ position as the global market leader of innovative mobile robot products.

• Prepare detailed analysis and communicate status reports on the business for executive and board meetings.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Comfort building the plane during take-off.

• A desire to change the world with our products.

• Confidence to create new processes and systems to support agile manufacturing of new products.

• Experience with products with complex, high-performance hardware and tightly integrated software.

• Demonstrated ownership of P&L responsibilities, showcasing a track record of driving profitability and financial growth while maintaining operational excellence.

• Track record of developing and managing multi-year financial plans effectively with the ability to deliver relevant KPIs and productivity metrics to mark progress.

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Public company experience, preferably including IPO.

Skills, Experience, Abilities, Education:

• BS degree in Engineering, Science, or other technical degree in a related discipline

• 10+ years of experience in engineering, R&D, and manufacturing operations with a leadership role in an organization focused on the design/manufacture of complex engineered systems and products.

• A strong technical foundation with knowledge of engineering design, technology maturation and integration, reliability improvements, manufacturing methods, process improvement programs, and lean manufacturing.

• Understanding of and operating experience with project-based, R&D-based, and production-based organizations.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

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