[Japan] Senior Hardware Operations

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Operations & Manufacturing professional to lead and scale our PCBA manufacturing, supply chain, and product fulfillment operations. This role will be responsible for managing EMS and 3PL partners, driving operational excellence from NPI through mass production, and ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and cost efficiency. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Finance, and IT, the successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting global product delivery and the continued growth of our business.

About Edgecortix

At Edgecortix we are a deep-tech startup revolutionizing edge computing with artificial intelligence and novel high efficiency silicon on chip design. Originating from multiple years of research, our unique AI hardware & software co-design principle and the Dynamic Neural Accelerator ® AI processor IP are geared towards positively disrupting the rapidly growing artificial intelligence edge hardware space and bring the power of AI and machine learning to all kinds of devices. Our operations are headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with offices in Singapore, Virginia, and California in the US.

The Team

As an engineering driven company we are working to define and solve the hardest problems in AI including computer vision, speech, and natural language, geared towards real-time capabilities on small to medium form factor devices. We originated out of multiple years of research, as such at our core we value learning, intellectual curiosity, and self-starters. We have the ambitious goal of enabling cloud-level performance with significantly better energy-efficiency for AI inference at the edge.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include:

Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Product Manufacturing

Managing EMS partner(s) to maintain cost effective, timely, and quality production

Work with HW Engineering to transition NPI to MP

Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement through methodologies like Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

Supply Chain Management

Planning: working with Sales and EMS to schedule production

Key vendor relationships

Ensure EMS long-lead and critical component supply

Inventory Management

RMI (at EMS)

FGI (at 3PL and internal stores), with serial number tracking

Quality and Compliance

Ensure adherence to relevant quality and regulatory standards (e.g., REACH, RoHS, FCC, CE,... )

Oversee the development and maintenance of a Quality Manual, and obtain ISO9001(2015) certification

Product Fulfillment

Outbound Logistics

Managing 3PL warehouse and volume (MOQ) fulfillment

Small volume EVAL boards fulfillment from internal inventory

Small volume EVAL system integration and fulfillment from internal inv.

RMA

Support Corporate Information Systems/ERP/MRP:

Help evaluate and configure modules for

Order Entry (with Sales Team)

Inventory Management (with Serial # tracking)

Planning/Procurement

Shipping

Communication with Finance team to Invoice Shipments

Financial Management:

Manage and forecast the departmental budget

Manage EMS and 3PL costs

Manage long lead time and critical component purchases and EMS inventory

Track key performance indicators (KPIs), and report on operational performance.

Key component costs

Product costs

Yields/Shrinkage & Waste

Desired Qualifications:

Detailed hardware technical experience with Hardware product manufacturing and Operations:

PCBA manufacturing, testing, and system integration.

Warehousing and/or inventory management

Serial number tracking, configuration management and revision control.

Order fulfillment including picking & packaging

Shipping (domestic & international)

Fluency in Japanese & English required

Mandarin a plus

What’s in it for you?

Make a difference: you will have the opportunity to join a well-funded fabless AI semiconductor startup that is disrupting the AI software and hardware co-design space. Be an integral part of its growth and momentum.

Benefits and Perks

· Highly competitive salary and stock options

· Flex work time and ability to work fully remotely

· Support for obtaining a visa and relocation support (in case of non-remote)