You will bridge high-rate, agile hardware iteration with the rigorous quality, safety, and field-reliability requirements of heavy, mission-critical physical hardware. You will own product manufacturing execution and operational bring-up, from early prototype builds through validation and commercial launch readiness, working directly with contract manufacturers, tier-1 suppliers, and system integrators. Applied Intuition is an in-office company, with full-time employees primarily working from the office 5 days a week, while allowing occasional remote work and schedule flexibility.
Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end operational execution for complex physical hardware systems combining high-density electronics, embedded compute, sensors, hydraulics, or ruggedized enclosures; Manage build schedules, clear-to-build (CTB) tracking, and milestone gates (Proto, EVT, DVT, PVT) across contract manufacturers (CMs), joint-development partners (JDMs), and internal engineering teams; Balance the speed and rapid lifecycle expectations of consumer technology with the safety, compliance, and field-durability demands of industrial/heavy-vehicle deployments; Oversee BOM (Bill of Materials) risk management, identifying single-source components, long-lead industrial parts, and availability risks early in the design phase; Drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM/DFA) and design-for-serviceability (DFS) reviews alongside Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering; Partner with Strategic Sourcing to track product COGS, manage tooling NRE budgets, and execute cost-reduction roadmaps; Lead factory line bring-ups, build yield tracking, and initial line-stop escalations both domestically and internationally; Enforce rigorous quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or military/industrial equivalents) and direct root-cause failure analysis (8D / CAPA) for build or early field-test failures; Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and running changes to minimize scrap, rework, and field disruption
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management; 5+ years of experience in hardware operations, manufacturing engineering, or technical program management; Proven track record delivering products in Consumer Electronics OR a Complex Physical Industry (Automotive/Autonomous Vehicles, Heavy Trucking, Defense, Construction, Mining, or Agricultural Robotics/Equipment); Direct experience with hardware validation lifecycles (EVT/DVT/PVT), high-reliability electronics assembly (PCBA), and system-level integration of heavy mechanical or electromechanical assemblies; Supplier & Factory Operations: Hands-on experience managing Tier-1 industrial suppliers and global Contract Manufacturers (CMs); Tools: Proficiency in PLM tools (Agile, Arena, Windchill), ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite), and project tracking software (JIRA, MS Project)
Nice to have
Experience spanning both fast-paced consumer tech and heavy industrial/automotive standards (e.g., PPAP, APQP, functional safety/ISO 26262); Deep knowledge of environmental testing for rugged applications (MIL-STD-810, IP ratings, thermal shock, high vibration); PMP certification or formal Lean Six Sigma credentials (Green/Black Belt)
Benefits
Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units; Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage; 401k retirement benefits with employer match; Learning and wellness stipends; Paid time off
Stany Zjednoczone · Sunnyvale
