The opportunity
About the Team The Consumer Products team at OpenAI brings groundbreaking AI technology to life through world-class hardware. Our Operations group ensures that every product moves seamlessly from concept to customer — integrating supply chain strategy, manufacturing operations,…
What you'll do
Develop and execute operations strategies that bridge product design and large-scale manufacturing.
Drive build readiness and production planning from prototype through mass production.
Partner with global suppliers to ensure materials, tooling, and capacity meet program goals.
Collaborate with hardware, quality, and supply chain teams to establish and: maintain robust operational systems.
Track cost, yield, and schedule performance to ensure efficient and predictable product delivery.
Build scalable processes that support rapid iteration and future product launches.
What they're looking for
- Have 6+ years of experience in hardware operations, manufacturing, or supply: chain for consumer electronics or similar industries.
- Have successfully taken at least one product from concept through mass production.
- Are fluent in NPI processes, contract manufacturing dynamics, and global operations management.
- Bring strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to: navigate ambiguity and drive alignment across teams.
