Head of Hardware Product

3 weeks ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Zippy Full time
Zippy is India's first screen-free AI audio companion for kids, blending iconic stories, songs, and interactive audio with GenAI-powered personalization. Every Zippy card comes alive with rich content and tactile play, delivering joyful learning while keeping kids away from screens.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Hardware Product & Supply Chain Lead to own the end-to-end hardware supply chain, from BOM cost optimization to ensuring every design choice delivers a delightful customer experience. This role sits at the intersection of product, engineering, and vendor management — driving quality, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Vendor & Supplier Coordination (BOM Cost Optimisation)
- Own the full BOM and negotiate with vendors to achieve the most competitive pricing without compromising quality.
- Identify alternate suppliers and components for cost and availability advantages.
- Track and report cost-saving initiatives with measurable impact on COGS.
- Technical Coordination (Customer Experience in Hardware Design)
- Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to ensure customer experience priorities are embedded in the hardware design and BOM decisions.
- Review prototypes and production samples for usability, durability, and aesthetic quality.
- Ensure DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles are followed to minimize production issues.
- Continuous Supply Chain & Vendor Development (COGS Optimisation)
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with high-quality manufacturing partners.
- Establish scalable vendor qualification, audit, and onboarding processes.
- Implement processes for ongoing COGS reduction through material substitution, yield improvement, and process innovation.

What We're Looking For

- 5+ years in hardware product management, supply chain, or vendor management (consumer electronics experience preferred).
- Experience across vendor types - Plastic, Electronics, EMS, Packaging
- Strong understanding of BOM structuring, component sourcing, and manufacturing processes.
- Proven track record of cost optimisation without compromising product quality.
- Ability to balance technical constraints with customer experience priorities.
- Good to have - Firmware understanding
- Hardware experience at smaller (startup) scale is preferred as compared to bigger MNC scale
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Why join now

- Build India's first AI-native kids tech brand
- Significant equity with milestone based salary competitive package
- Work at the cutting edge of storytelling, GenAI, and consumer hardware
- Shape culture and team as the founding team leader
- Solve meaningful problems that impact how kids grow and learn

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