Operations Program Manager, Hardware

About the role

Sandbar is seeking a hands‑on Operations Program Manager to lead end‑to‑end execution of its hardware operations from late DVT through production ramp and sustaining phases. The role bridges engineering outputs with scalable manufacturing, supply‑chain, logistics and quality functions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and own operations execution plans aligned with the TPM‑led master schedule, translating engineering milestones into manufacturing, supply‑chain and quality deliverables.
• Lead factory readiness activities including line setup, capacity planning, pilot builds, and ramp execution, ensuring BOMs, tooling, test flows and packaging are prepared.
• Coordinate material readiness, long‑lead item tracking, risk buys and logistics to align inbound materials and outbound shipments with production plans.
• Own field‑quality execution, tracking customer‑reported issues, RMAs and early‑failure trends, and drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain operational dashboards (yield, defect, OQC, field‑quality Pareto) and the Ops RAID log, surfacing execution gaps with clear options.

Required profile

• 7+ years of experience in Operations Program Management, Manufacturing Program Management or similar hardware roles.
• Direct experience supporting EVT → DVT → PVT → MP transitions and managing external contract manufacturers.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, supply‑chain, logistics and quality workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to drive clarity in fast‑moving environments.
• Comfortable working in a startup or early‑scale environment.

What we offer

• Health, vision and dental benefits.
• Company‑sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Unlimited PTO and sick time.
• Early‑stage equity participation.