We are seeking a Senior Operations Program Manager in Taiwan to join our team. As a member of the Operations team, this person will lead, coordinate, and execute the short and long-term strategies to maximize manufacturing outcomes, and proactively plan for changing conditions in support of New Product Introduction and overall Product Lifecycle Management. The successful candidate must be motivated, organized, self-directed, and capable of handling a variety of tasks in highly matrixed environments. This is a unique opportunity to play a significant role in Manufacturing Operations for a fast-growing innovative startup.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Facilitate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) at all levels of manufacturing including but not limited to PCBA, system assembly, test and packout
- Ensure production readiness at our manufacturing partners for all phases of the development cycle
- Ensure suppliers On Time Delivery (OTD) and quality performance throughout the development cycle
- Ownership of the Bill of Materials (BOM) and ensures cost targets are met
- Management of the product’s life cycle using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools
- Identifies and drives overall cost savings objectives related to new product development and ongoing sustaining initiatives
- Responsible in the delivery, budget and capacity planning related to manufacturing capital
- Facilitate quoting and price negotiations with key suppliers
- Advancing high level strategic decision-making through detailed analysis and preparation
- Drive continuous improvement with cross functional teams using Lean methodology
- Managing product risks such as supplier quality, component end of life and component availability
- Collaborates frequently with Owl’s Manufacturing team and Manufacturing partners located around the world
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations or a related field is required.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in producing high volume electromechanical systems for consumer grade products
- Technical knowledge to support engineering in discussions regarding processor/architectural options with strategic partners
- Experience with product development in CM, JDM and OEM Models with international partners
- Demonstrated experience in New Product Introduction and Sustaining engineering
SKILLS
- Demonstrated project management and supply chain management skills
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities
- Strong social and verbal/written/presentational skills
- Convert business needs/requirements into executable strategies
- Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Understanding of inventory management and cash flow requirements
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating priorities, and initiatives
- Motivated and results oriented creative thinker
- This position will be located in Taiwan
- Fluency in Mandarin and English is preferred
- Able to travel 25-30% internationally as required
WHAT WE OFFER
- Unlimited PTO
- Generous Parental Leave
- Flexibility to work remotely or in a hybrid setting (based on location)
- 15 Paid Holidays
Owl Labs is a hybrid company, we are over 40% remote, and our headquarters is based in Boston, MA. This role will be located in Taiwan.
Owl Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to our values of embracing inclusivity and creating a culture where everyone feels respected and connected, no matter the location of their work environment. We invite applications from people of all walks of life and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.
Who We AreOwl Labs is a collaborative tech company, creating an equalized meeting and learning experience for all, wherever participants may be. Powering hybrid teams and remote work is in our DNA. Owl Labs has been a leader when it comes to celebrating and connecting hybrid teams and classrooms -- meaning both in-office and remote workers, in-room students and at-home learning. We’re best known for the Meeting Owl product line, a smart 360 camera, mic, speaker all-in-one solution. Sitting in the center of the table, the Meeting Owl uses vision and voice recognition to shift the camera to focus on who’s speaking, giving all participants a feeling as if they’re in the same room. With the continued rise of hybrid teams and remote workers, our products allow for better collaboration and productivity no matter your location.
Our award-winning product, the Meeting Owl Pro, was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Best Inventions of 2020 and has been recognized by CES Innovation Awards 2020, Red Dot Design Awards 2020, SXSW Innovation Awards 2020. Our team was recognized as an Inc. Best Workplaces 2020 and 2021 and named on the esteemed Inc.’s Editor’s List.
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