Wing
Director of Manufacturing Operations
Palo Alto, California · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$291k-$309kDetected 29 days ago
Supply ChainLogisticsHardware DesignFirewallLeadership
About the role
- This role is onsite based in Palo Alto, CA.
- You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between innovative engineering concepts and reliable, high-volume production, ensuring our hardware ecosystem is built for speed, safety, and operational excellence.
- Oversee the manufacturing operations budget to adhere to financial targets and resource allocations.
Responsibilities
- This role will report into VP of Hardware Development & Manufacturing Operations and partner across Engineering and Business Operations.
- Develop and execute Wing's manufacturing strategy to align production capabilities with business goals.
- Manage Product Operations, Operations Program Management, Process Engineering, Quality, Forward Logistics, Reverse Logistics and Manufacturing Partner Management.
- Partner with Engineering teams to build product roadmaps and execute plans from Concept and NPI through production and EOL.
- Drive operational excellence to minimize waste, optimize workflows, improve quality and enhance overall productivity.
- Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance protocols to ensure all products meet industry standards and regulatory requirements for reliability.
- Lead the supply chain and logistics teams to manage inventory levels, optimize vendor relations, and ensure timely delivery of products to meet business needs.
- Lead the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and automated systems to improve production capacity.
- Experience hiring, developing and managing high performing teams
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience managing large manufacturing teams, high volume manufacturing and supply chain operations and managing global partners to drive product cost and quality.
- Experience scaling, operationalizing, or commercializing a manufacturing organization
- International and Domestic travel required
Nice to have
- Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics.
- Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution.
- Wing's fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes.
- If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
- Bachelor's degree in a Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, other Engineering or non-technical Bachelor's with relevant Manufacturing Operations experience, or equivalent experience.
- Masters degree preferred.
Compensation
- $291,000 - $309,000 USD
- Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.
Benefits
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits.
Equal opportunity
- Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
- If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.
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