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Senior Hardware Program Manager - Manufacturing and Quality

TaaraSunnyvale, CA
On-site Full-time $180K/yr - $200K/yr

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Qualifications: Proven experience in manufacturing and quality management within the technology sector. Strong understanding of Wireless Optical Communication systems. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Ability to develop and implement quality assurance protocols. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

About the job

About the Team

Originating from X, Google's innovative Moonshot Factory, Taara is dedicated to transforming internet access for billions of people worldwide. We are pioneering the utilization of light for faster, more affordable, and reliable connectivity. Join us in revolutionizing wireless optical communication and photonics chip technologies, driving our expansion as we deliver innovative solutions globally. Together, we can illuminate the future and bridge the digital divide.

About the Role

We are in search of a Senior Hardware Program Manager specializing in Manufacturing and Quality at Taara. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in leading manufacturing processes, manufacturing engineering, and quality assurance for high-volume production of Wireless Optical Communication (WOC) systems, essential for providing widespread and affordable internet.

This strategic leadership role involves overseeing product build planning, production, and shipping, while ensuring adherence to quality and performance specifications. You will develop, implement, and enforce robust quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) protocols throughout the production lifecycle.

We're looking for highly motivated individuals who thrive in a dynamic team environment, collaborating with engineers, technicians, suppliers, and partners. If you are passionate about tackling diverse challenges in manufacturing, scaling, and continuous improvement projects that can lead to significant technological advancements, we want you on our team.

Your Impact

  • Production Oversight: Supervise daily manufacturing operations, including production, scheduling, and resource allocation across diverse shifts or value streams. Ensure production capacity, layout, and equipment readiness to meet manufacturing objectives. Proactively assess and mitigate risks, crafting contingency plans to minimize production schedule disruptions.

  • Strategy & Planning: Formulate and implement long-term manufacturing strategies, including budget oversight, capacity planning, and capital expenditure proposals. Monitor and enhance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), yield rates, and unit costs.

  • Quality Management: Establish and maintain a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring ISO compliance and industry-specific certifications as necessary. Design, review, and enforce testing protocols to assess raw materials, in-process production, and final products, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

About Taara

Taara is at the forefront of transforming global internet connectivity. With roots in Google's Moonshot Factory, we are on a mission to connect those without access to affordable internet by leveraging groundbreaking technologies in wireless optical communication and photonics. Join us in our quest to make a meaningful impact on the world.

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