Head of Manufacturing

The Job

• Manage and execute transition of hardware products from engineering samples to full volume production in their entirety
• Interface with global supply chain, develop relationships, and lead the transition of our products from development to full production
• Manage manufacturing, supply chain, and operations team and direct reports to achieve company goals and maintain product development velocity
• Discover new vendors and suppliers based on evolving needs of the organization and new product development
• Oversee and manage communication channels and tracking to ensure streamlined operations between internal and external groups
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) for multiple products
• Develop QC plans for initial and continual production to maintain high quality standards
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications with supply vendors for both prototype and production parts
• Track and communicate changes with contract manufacturer partner

Your Background

• 4-8 experience shipping hardware products working with Contract Manufacturers and suppliers across Asia
• Experienced working with consumer products and in R&D environments
• Served in project management roles overseeing decision making, task tracking, and risk identification and management
• Understand the transition from internal builds to manufacturing volumes
• Familiar with negotiating with external vendors and suppliers
• Familiar with engineering best practices and concepts