Senior Materials Program Lead – Robotics Hardware

Stealth Startup; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

wellness benefit

PTO

free in‑office lunch

Job summary

Happy Droid in San Carlos, CA is seeking a Senior Materials Program Manager to lead sourcing strategy and material readiness for next‑generation physical AI robotics from concept to volume production. You will bridge Engineering, Supply Chain, strategic suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure timely launches and scalable processes.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, cost optimization, and data‑driven decisions, with hands‑on execution and cross‑functional influence in a fast‑growing

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Materials Program Management, Sourcing or Procurement for hardware products.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as Supply Chain, Operations or Business.
• Experience ensuring material readiness across concept to mass production.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution to ensure material readiness for next‑gen robotics.
• Develop sourcing strategies and build resilient supplier partnerships.
• Drive end‑to‑end materials execution from prototype to mass production.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks and optimize product cost.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain and Contract Manufacturers.

Skills

Supplier relationships

Data-driven decisions

Cost optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business

Tools

ERP

MRP

PLM

Job description

Happy Droid in San Carlos, CA is seeking a Senior Materials Program Manager to lead sourcing strategy and material readiness for next‑generation physical AI robotics from concept to volume production. You will bridge Engineering, Supply Chain, strategic suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure timely launches and scalable processes.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, cost optimization, and data‑driven decisions, with hands‑on execution and cross‑functional influence in a fast‑growing