Hardware Production Program Manager

Join our team as a Hardware Production Program Manager, where you will be responsible for the end-to-end production planning, qualification, and lifecycle of our advanced aerial sensors and robotic drone payloads. You will bridge the gap between complex hardware design and operational execution, managing New Product Introduction (NPI), repeat production builds, and sustain engineering support. This role requires a natural problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced robotics environment and has a passion for turning complex engineering prototypes into reliable, scalable products.

Responsibilities

• Gérer l'ensemble du processus de planification de la production, de la qualification et du cycle de vie des capteurs aériens et des charges utiles de drones robotiques.
• Coordonner les programmes de nouvelle introduction de produits (NPI), les constructions de production répétées et le soutien à l'ingénierie de maintien pour la flotte existante.
• Agir en tant que principal pont technique entre les équipes d'ingénierie et d'exploitation pour accélérer le débogage et la résolution des problèmes.
• Process-driven mindset: Proven track record of developing tools, documentation (SOPs), or processes to improve build efficiency and consistency
• Communication: Exceptional, concise communication skills with the ability to translate highly technical issues into clear updates for cross-functional stakeholders
• Technical breadth: A deep understanding of electro-mechanical assemblies, aerial sensors, and payload integration, allowing you to assess field issues and dive deep into root-cause analysis when required
• Program leadership: Proven track record driving hardware programs to completion through influence rather than direct authority - coordinating technicians, engineers, and vendors toward a shared schedule

Requirements

• Ability to travel: Support a distributed engineering team and worldwide operations. Travel up to 10% of time may be required
• Execution & agility: The ability to ruthlessly prioritize competing demands, manage tight timelines with many moving pieces, and creatively fill operational gaps
• Experience: 5+ years in engineering, product development, hardware program management, or hardware manufacturing, with a strong preference for complex robotic, aerospace, or drone platforms
• AI proficiency: A track record of leveraging AI to solve operational challenges, balanced with the discernment to recognize its limitations. You proactively deploy your own technical toolkit to drive results
• Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and ERP systems for tracking hardware changes and inventory
• Experience with manufacturing testers (electrical, mechanical, reliability) to qualify built systems or subassemblies
• Experience managing contract manufacturers or outsourced build partners

Pay

USD 110,000 - 120,000