Head of Hardware Manufacturing Operations (0→1)

Speedrun Talent Network; Sunnyvale (CA); Presencial; USD 200.000 - 350.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Applied Intuition, Inc. seeks a Head of Hardware Manufacturing Operations to build and lead the hardware operations function from the ground up.

You will recruit and manage a multidisciplinary team spanning Operations Program Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Reliability/Quality Engineers to deliver hardware across multiple sectors. Responsibilities include selecting and optimizing global suppliers, driving NPI/DFx, mass production setups, and ensuring quality control across automotive,

Formación

• 12+ years of hardware operations and supply chain management experience.
• 7+ years of direct experience building and leading engineering and operations teams.
• Experience managing consumer electronics manufacturing with automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, or agriculture exposure.
• Deep technical expertise in contract manufacturing, PCBA, final assembly, test execution (FATE/ATE), and yield optimization.
• Hands-on experience with global supplier pipelines, BOM costing, vendor audits, and quality control systems (ISO 9001/IATF 16949).

Responsabilidades

• Own the full hardware manufacturing operations function and build out the department from 0 to 1
• Select, manage, and drive domestic and international manufacturing suppliers and global supply chains
• Build and lead a high-performing team of Operations Program Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Reliability/Quality Engineers
• Drive NPI, DFx, quality assurance, and mass production setups for physical AI hardware across diverse industries
• Oversee committed hardware product deliverables across automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, and agriculture verticals
• Manage global supplier selection, yield optimization, contract negotiation, and factory audit processes

Conocimientos

Hardware operations

Supply chain management

Team leadership

Contract manufacturing

PCBA

Quality control

ISO 9001/IATF 16949

Educación

BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field

Descripción del empleo

Applied Intuition, Inc. seeks a Head of Hardware Manufacturing Operations to build and lead the hardware operations function from the ground up.

You will recruit and manage a multidisciplinary team spanning Operations Program Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Reliability/Quality Engineers to deliver hardware across multiple sectors. Responsibilities include selecting and optimizing global suppliers, driving NPI/DFx, mass production setups, and ensuring quality control across automotive,