Director of Operations

As our Director of Operations, you’ll be responsible for bringing cutting-edge hardware products to life. From early concepts and prototypes to full-scale production, you’ll lead the entire manufacturing journey. We’re looking for someone who’s not just strategic but also hands-on—someone who enjoys solving real problems, working closely with engineering and supply chain teams, and making things happen in a fast-moving, high-tech environment. This role starts as an individual contributor, as the company grows, there’s room to build and lead a small, high-performing team.

• Drive all phases of new product introduction from concept through prototype, pilot, and high-volume manufacturing. Define and execute processes that ensure manufacturability, yield, and reliability readiness.
• Manage semiconductor and system-level manufacturing, test, and packaging operations. Implement Lean and Six Sigma principles for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO9001, RBA) and customer procurement requirements; conduct audits and drive corrective actions.
• Develop sourcing strategies, qualify suppliers, and manage vendor relationships to support production Build strong connections with component suppliers and distributors; lead price negotiations, track supply, and ensure product deliveries align
• Serve as the operational link between engineering, product management, supply chain, quality, and external partners, ensuring alignment, transparency, and execution excellence.
• Lead complex, cross-functional NPI and manufacturing programs with tight schedules and high visibility. Track milestones, identify risks, and ensure delivery within scope and budget.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and scalability across operations.