PG&E Corporation
San Ramon, California
Requisition ID # 169222 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Gas Engineering Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: San Ramon Department Overview Gas Engineering is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable flow of natural gas to our customers. Gas Engineering aids in the operations, maintenance, construction, and planning for the gas assets that transport, store, compress, regulate, measure, and deliver gas to 4.6 million customers. The Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) is responsible for compliance with 49 CFR 192, Subpart P and supports gas distribution asset management. DIMP provides integrity management of the gas distribution system by identifying and mitigating risk for all gas distribution assets. The DIMP Risk team is responsible for risk assessment by understanding gas distribution assets and their condition, identifying threats, and modeling the likelihood and consequences of failure. In addition to meeting compliance with 49 CFR 192, Subpart P, this team also supports gas distribution asset management, regulatory filings, and enterprise risk management. Position Summary The Gas IM Engineer, Senior develops risk methodologies and performs risk assessments to support compliance with 49 CFR 192, Subpart P and asset management decision making. Leads and/or supports the preparation of annual regulatory reports and audits. Supports process improvements for the DIMP Team, communicates effectively, and collaborates across various teams within Gas Operations and Gas Engineering, including DIMP Mitigation, GIS Solutions, Gas Distribution Engineering & Design, Gas Risk Management, TIMP, and IT to ensure successful deliverables. This role will be required to understand and implement technical solutions related to relevant requirements of 49 CFR 192, CPUC General Order 112-F, and other regulatory and company commitments, standards, and policies. This position will report to the Manager of the DIMP Risk team. Occasional travel for field visits, averaging less than 5 times a year. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory (San Ramon). Position should expect to travel to San Ramon, CA for projects, meetings, trainings, etc. PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum:$128,000 Bay Area Maximum:$218,000 This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs. Job Responsibilities • Partners with senior peers and leadership to prepare estimates for asset bid proposals. • Completes assignments of broad scope and complexity with few precedents or standards requiring integration of information from a variety of sources. Performs lead role in determining scope, schedule, budget and resources needed. • Provides some coaching and oversight to lower-level peers. Reviews test designs of lower-level peers to determine applicability, feasibility and if objectives of project will be obtained. • May assist higher level peers on the most complex and innovative tests. • Expands knowledge in other areas of specialty or discipline, developing breadth or further develops expertise and specialization on one area. • Collaborates with peers to prepare technical reports and specifications and to identify, define, and solve problems. • Develops models, technologies and analyzes data. Compiles project test results and prepares presentations, recommendations for client and/or IM leadership. • Continually identifies testing or process improvements. • Identifies innovations and cost- reduction potential of new and existing technologies. • Determines customer expectations and ensures project deliverables meet customer satisfaction objectives. Qualifications- Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with emphasis in a discipline related to assignments. (i.e., mechanical, civil or electrical engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience • 5 years' experience in gas transmission or distribution design, operations, and/or maintenance environment Desired Qualifications: • 3 years of Natural Gas or Petroleum experience • Master's degree in Engineering • California Professional Engineer license • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Technical Competencies: o Knowledge of 49 CFR Part 192, CPUC GO 112E o Knowledge of gas distribution and transmission engineering, operations, construction, and maintenance aspects of the gas utility business o Broad understanding of engineering research and testing concepts, theories, practices, methods, techniques in area of specialty as well as general understanding of other engineering specialties o Experience in Risk and/or Integrity Management o Proficiency in Oracle or SQL server databases, ability to run complex SQL Queries o Experience with quantitative risk modeling specific to natural gas o Knowledge of applied statistics including complex multivariate statistical analysis or Bayesian statistics o Proven proficiency in developing and implementing predictive models o Understanding of one or several analysis and programming packages such as R, SAS, or Python (with working knowledge of Pandas, SciPy, Numpy, IPython) o Knowledge of material properties, performance characteristics, and fabrication o Knowledge of welding practices o Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and corrosion control o Understanding of quality assurance and control concepts and practices o Strong investigative and analytical problem-solving skills o Excellent organizational and project management skills o Strong communication, presentation and teamwork skills
Requisition ID # 169222 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Gas Engineering Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: San Ramon Department Overview Gas Engineering is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable flow of natural gas to our customers. Gas Engineering aids in the operations, maintenance, construction, and planning for the gas assets that transport, store, compress, regulate, measure, and deliver gas to 4.6 million customers. The Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) is responsible for compliance with 49 CFR 192, Subpart P and supports gas distribution asset management. DIMP provides integrity management of the gas distribution system by identifying and mitigating risk for all gas distribution assets. The DIMP Risk team is responsible for risk assessment by understanding gas distribution assets and their condition, identifying threats, and modeling the likelihood and consequences of failure. In addition to meeting compliance with 49 CFR 192, Subpart P, this team also supports gas distribution asset management, regulatory filings, and enterprise risk management. Position Summary The Gas IM Engineer, Senior develops risk methodologies and performs risk assessments to support compliance with 49 CFR 192, Subpart P and asset management decision making. Leads and/or supports the preparation of annual regulatory reports and audits. Supports process improvements for the DIMP Team, communicates effectively, and collaborates across various teams within Gas Operations and Gas Engineering, including DIMP Mitigation, GIS Solutions, Gas Distribution Engineering & Design, Gas Risk Management, TIMP, and IT to ensure successful deliverables. This role will be required to understand and implement technical solutions related to relevant requirements of 49 CFR 192, CPUC General Order 112-F, and other regulatory and company commitments, standards, and policies. This position will report to the Manager of the DIMP Risk team. Occasional travel for field visits, averaging less than 5 times a year. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory (San Ramon). Position should expect to travel to San Ramon, CA for projects, meetings, trainings, etc. PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum:$128,000 Bay Area Maximum:$218,000 This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs. Job Responsibilities • Partners with senior peers and leadership to prepare estimates for asset bid proposals. • Completes assignments of broad scope and complexity with few precedents or standards requiring integration of information from a variety of sources. Performs lead role in determining scope, schedule, budget and resources needed. • Provides some coaching and oversight to lower-level peers. Reviews test designs of lower-level peers to determine applicability, feasibility and if objectives of project will be obtained. • May assist higher level peers on the most complex and innovative tests. • Expands knowledge in other areas of specialty or discipline, developing breadth or further develops expertise and specialization on one area. • Collaborates with peers to prepare technical reports and specifications and to identify, define, and solve problems. • Develops models, technologies and analyzes data. Compiles project test results and prepares presentations, recommendations for client and/or IM leadership. • Continually identifies testing or process improvements. • Identifies innovations and cost- reduction potential of new and existing technologies. • Determines customer expectations and ensures project deliverables meet customer satisfaction objectives. Qualifications- Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with emphasis in a discipline related to assignments. (i.e., mechanical, civil or electrical engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience • 5 years' experience in gas transmission or distribution design, operations, and/or maintenance environment Desired Qualifications: • 3 years of Natural Gas or Petroleum experience • Master's degree in Engineering • California Professional Engineer license • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Technical Competencies: o Knowledge of 49 CFR Part 192, CPUC GO 112E o Knowledge of gas distribution and transmission engineering, operations, construction, and maintenance aspects of the gas utility business o Broad understanding of engineering research and testing concepts, theories, practices, methods, techniques in area of specialty as well as general understanding of other engineering specialties o Experience in Risk and/or Integrity Management o Proficiency in Oracle or SQL server databases, ability to run complex SQL Queries o Experience with quantitative risk modeling specific to natural gas o Knowledge of applied statistics including complex multivariate statistical analysis or Bayesian statistics o Proven proficiency in developing and implementing predictive models o Understanding of one or several analysis and programming packages such as R, SAS, or Python (with working knowledge of Pandas, SciPy, Numpy, IPython) o Knowledge of material properties, performance characteristics, and fabrication o Knowledge of welding practices o Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and corrosion control o Understanding of quality assurance and control concepts and practices o Strong investigative and analytical problem-solving skills o Excellent organizational and project management skills o Strong communication, presentation and teamwork skills
Futaba
Huntsville, Alabama
Position Summary : The Senior Process Engineer for New Client Launch is responsible for developing and implementing production workflows for new business opportunities. This entails discussing product details with customers, generating workflows, determining required production equipment, calculating cycle times and run rates, readying the factory lines for prototype and production assembly and improving production processes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Strategic Leadership & Client Engagement: Direct the success of new client launches, ensuring alignment with client goals and Futaba's growth objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, including technical users, champions, and senior executives. Facilitate executive-level engagement to align on project progress, strategic value, and opportunities for growth. Partner with Sales to identify and execute commercial opportunities by leveraging insights from early successes. Operational Excellence: Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and quality products. Manage operational relationships, resolving issues proactively and ensuring high client satisfaction. Oversee the development and documentation of best practices, playbooks, and lessons learned to standardize success across accounts. Requirements 5+ years of SMT process engineering experience Automation engineering would be a plus Strong background in root cause analysis, SPC methodology and disciplined documentation. Familiarity with IPC-A-610; exposure to IATF 16949 and/orAS9100 preferred. Proven leader managing teams in customer success Strong experience in driving measurable client outcomes and meeting deadlines for deeper partnerships and growth. Exceptional communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of an organization. Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. Experience and Educational Requirements : Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. 5+ years in electronic manufacturing preferred 2+years with new customer facing experience to launch new business MRP such as CSI Intermediate skills in MS Office-PowerPoint, Excel, Word Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Ability Requirements : Proven ownership of stencil design, including Gerber review, aperture strategy, step stencils, and release studies. Hands-on experience with flex and rigid-flex assemblies: coverlay, stiffeners, ZIF/FPC connectors, and dynamic bend constraints. Reflow profiling expertise for polyimide/flex assemblies (low z-axis pressure fixturing, controlled soak, minimal warpage). Voiding control practices for BTCs (QFN/DFN) on flex and metal-core hybrids. Conformal coat/mask design for flexing zones. Design and validate solder paste stencils (aperture reductions, windowpane/thieving, step-downs/ups, nano-coatings) to hit first-pass yield targets. Create/maintain process documentation: print parameters, placement programs, reflow recipes, AOI criteria, and work instructions Troubleshoot defects (insufficient solder, HIP, voiding, tombstoning, opens/shorts, skew, pad cratering) using SPC Support NPI, ECNs, and transfers; mentor operators/techs; collaborate with QA on control plans and PPAP as needed. Experience working with step-stencil vendors, nano-coatings, Type 5/6 solder pastes, and ultra-fine pitch ( 0.4 mm BGA/WLCSP). Strong written communication skills: Ability to read and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Strong verbal communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers. Strong organizational skills and detail oriented. Intermediate math skills with ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PI30ee681dda02-7911
Position Summary : The Senior Process Engineer for New Client Launch is responsible for developing and implementing production workflows for new business opportunities. This entails discussing product details with customers, generating workflows, determining required production equipment, calculating cycle times and run rates, readying the factory lines for prototype and production assembly and improving production processes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Strategic Leadership & Client Engagement: Direct the success of new client launches, ensuring alignment with client goals and Futaba's growth objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, including technical users, champions, and senior executives. Facilitate executive-level engagement to align on project progress, strategic value, and opportunities for growth. Partner with Sales to identify and execute commercial opportunities by leveraging insights from early successes. Operational Excellence: Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and quality products. Manage operational relationships, resolving issues proactively and ensuring high client satisfaction. Oversee the development and documentation of best practices, playbooks, and lessons learned to standardize success across accounts. Requirements 5+ years of SMT process engineering experience Automation engineering would be a plus Strong background in root cause analysis, SPC methodology and disciplined documentation. Familiarity with IPC-A-610; exposure to IATF 16949 and/orAS9100 preferred. Proven leader managing teams in customer success Strong experience in driving measurable client outcomes and meeting deadlines for deeper partnerships and growth. Exceptional communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of an organization. Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. Experience and Educational Requirements : Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. 5+ years in electronic manufacturing preferred 2+years with new customer facing experience to launch new business MRP such as CSI Intermediate skills in MS Office-PowerPoint, Excel, Word Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Ability Requirements : Proven ownership of stencil design, including Gerber review, aperture strategy, step stencils, and release studies. Hands-on experience with flex and rigid-flex assemblies: coverlay, stiffeners, ZIF/FPC connectors, and dynamic bend constraints. Reflow profiling expertise for polyimide/flex assemblies (low z-axis pressure fixturing, controlled soak, minimal warpage). Voiding control practices for BTCs (QFN/DFN) on flex and metal-core hybrids. Conformal coat/mask design for flexing zones. Design and validate solder paste stencils (aperture reductions, windowpane/thieving, step-downs/ups, nano-coatings) to hit first-pass yield targets. Create/maintain process documentation: print parameters, placement programs, reflow recipes, AOI criteria, and work instructions Troubleshoot defects (insufficient solder, HIP, voiding, tombstoning, opens/shorts, skew, pad cratering) using SPC Support NPI, ECNs, and transfers; mentor operators/techs; collaborate with QA on control plans and PPAP as needed. Experience working with step-stencil vendors, nano-coatings, Type 5/6 solder pastes, and ultra-fine pitch ( 0.4 mm BGA/WLCSP). Strong written communication skills: Ability to read and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Strong verbal communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers. Strong organizational skills and detail oriented. Intermediate math skills with ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PI30ee681dda02-7911
AIRGAIN INC
San Diego, California
About Company: Airgain simplifies wireless connectivity across a diverse set of devices and markets, from solving complex connectivity issues to speeding time to market to enhancing wireless signals. Our products are offered in three distinct sub-brands: Airgain Embedded, Airgain Integrated and Airgain Antenna+. Our mission is to connect the world through optimized integrated wireless solutions. Airgain's expertise in custom cellular and antenna system design pairs with our focus on high-growth technologies and our dedication to simplify the growing complexity of wireless. With a broad portfolio of products across the value chain, from embedded components to fully integrated products, we are equipped to solve critical connectivity needs in both the design process and the operating environment across the enterprise, automotive, and consumer markets. Airgain is headquartered in San Diego, California, and maintains design and test centers in the U.S., U.K., and China. At Airgain, "We Simplify Wireless" is not only our tagline, but our creed and passion. A fast-moving technology company, Airgain sets the very pulse of the wireless connectivity industry, giving our unwavering focus on bringing innovative solutions to market, providing new pathways, insights and products that solve complex RF engineering problems. Our team is comprised of the industry's most talented, driven, experienced and entrepreneurial innovators and leaders in wireless connectivity. And if that is something that resonates, well then we would love an opportunity to speak with you. About Role: Airgain, Inc. is a publicly traded leader in wireless systems, evolving from its roots in antenna components to a fully integrated systems company delivering connectivity solutions to global customers. To support this transformation and next stage of growth, we are seeking a strategic, innovative, and agile Vice President of Operations to lead its fabless global operations. This role will oversee the entire operational value chain-supply chain, quality assurance and control, contract manufacturing, regulatory and compliance, logistics, fulfillment and demand management, inventory, and operational strategy-ensuring high quality, on-time delivery, scalability, efficiency, and resilience as the company expands its systems portfolio. The Head of/VP of Operations will be a key architect in building an agile operations platform that supports rapid product introductions, gross margin expansion, and global competitiveness in a dynamic market. The successful candidate will bring deep, high quality and lean focused operational expertise, experience in leading global supply chains, manufacturing relocations, and the ability to scale and align operations with the expectations of a public company and evolving systems business model. Why This Role is Critical Airgain is at an inflection point, moving from component provider to a complete wireless systems innovator. This transition demands a modern operations leader who can: Drive internal and external (CM) agility to support rapid production part approval process cycles and time-to-market. Position all products in manufacturing for a seamless and rapid CM relocation Navigate the complexities of a public company environment, investor expectations. Collaborate with engineering, product, and finance teams to enable efficient and effective systems-level integration at scale. This is a rare opportunity to combine hands-on leadership with strategic influence in a growing systems company backed by global customers and market demand. Essential Function: Strategic Operations Leadership : Define and execute a global operations strategy aligned with Airgain's transformation into a systems company. Supply Chain, Logistics, & Manufacturing : Lead supply chain and logistics, contract manufacturing, and vendor management (primarily in Asia) with a focus on cost, high quality, on-time customer delivery, scalability, and resilience. Operational Agility : Build scalable, repeatable and reproducible, flexible processes and systems to support new product introductions, rapid iteration, high quality, and evolving customer requirements. Gross Margin & Cost Optimization : Drive initiatives in cost reduction, yield improvement, efficiency gains, and end-to-end value chain management, while maintaining at all times Airgain's focus on high quality. Systems & Technology Enablement : Implement and optimize ERP, product life cycle management, change management process flows, data analytics, and operational KPIs to improve decision-making, forecasting, and sales inventory and operations planning. Cross-Functional Partnership : Collaborate with engineering, product, and finance to ensure CM production readiness requirements for systems-level solutions. Governance & Compliance : Ensure compliance with public company reporting standards, regional and product requirements, SOX requirements, and ESG-related operational reporting. Team Leadership : Lead and develop a global operations team (U.S. and Asia), fostering a culture of accountability, high quality, customer focus and responsiveness, continuous improvement, and innovation. Requirements/Qualifications: 12+ years progressive experience in operations, quality management, lean manufacturing, sales inventory and operations planning, or supply chain management, including 5+ years in senior leadership. Proven track record leading global contract manufacturing (including manufacturing relocations) operations (Asia focus). Demonstrated success scaling operations for systems or hardware companies, ideally in wireless, telecom, or adjacent sectors. Experience driving gross margin improvement, COGS lean optimization, and operational scalability. Skilled in vendor negotiations, partnership management, and supplier accountability. Strong understanding of ERP systems, lean manufacturing, and operational analytics. Experience working in a public company environment, including governance, compliance, and investor-facing expectations. Exceptional leader who builds and leads a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and innovation while preserving entrepreneurial spirit and instilling structure, process, and scalability. Critical and analytical thinker who uses data-driven analysis to guide decisions and build organizational discipline. Skilled, authentic communicator and relationship builder; earns trust with internal teams, customers, and partners. Strong executive presence and ability to model and coach a high-performance culture. Growth mindset, comfortable being the face of change internally and externally. Able to travel as necessary ( 10-20% time). Strong MS office/Google suite experience. Preferred Qualifications Background in wireless systems, telecommunications, or hardware solutions. Experience in small to mid-sized growth companies transitioning to scale. Exposure to systems-level integration, where hardware, software, and connectivity converge. Familiarity with agile product development cycles and their impact on operations strategy. Benefits available to Regular Full Time Employees: Medical/Dental/Vision 401K Match ESPP Life & Disability Insurance Vacation and Sick Leave Flexible hours Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000-$220,000 + target annual bonus. Our salary ranges are determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to the role, location, job-related skills, relevant education, experience and training. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire base salary for the position across all US locations and varies by the location of the position. Our Talent team member can share more about our salary ranges and other benefits of working at name of company, which are not included in the posted base salary range. Compensation details: 00 Yearly Salary PIc180e72e5-
About Company: Airgain simplifies wireless connectivity across a diverse set of devices and markets, from solving complex connectivity issues to speeding time to market to enhancing wireless signals. Our products are offered in three distinct sub-brands: Airgain Embedded, Airgain Integrated and Airgain Antenna+. Our mission is to connect the world through optimized integrated wireless solutions. Airgain's expertise in custom cellular and antenna system design pairs with our focus on high-growth technologies and our dedication to simplify the growing complexity of wireless. With a broad portfolio of products across the value chain, from embedded components to fully integrated products, we are equipped to solve critical connectivity needs in both the design process and the operating environment across the enterprise, automotive, and consumer markets. Airgain is headquartered in San Diego, California, and maintains design and test centers in the U.S., U.K., and China. At Airgain, "We Simplify Wireless" is not only our tagline, but our creed and passion. A fast-moving technology company, Airgain sets the very pulse of the wireless connectivity industry, giving our unwavering focus on bringing innovative solutions to market, providing new pathways, insights and products that solve complex RF engineering problems. Our team is comprised of the industry's most talented, driven, experienced and entrepreneurial innovators and leaders in wireless connectivity. And if that is something that resonates, well then we would love an opportunity to speak with you. About Role: Airgain, Inc. is a publicly traded leader in wireless systems, evolving from its roots in antenna components to a fully integrated systems company delivering connectivity solutions to global customers. To support this transformation and next stage of growth, we are seeking a strategic, innovative, and agile Vice President of Operations to lead its fabless global operations. This role will oversee the entire operational value chain-supply chain, quality assurance and control, contract manufacturing, regulatory and compliance, logistics, fulfillment and demand management, inventory, and operational strategy-ensuring high quality, on-time delivery, scalability, efficiency, and resilience as the company expands its systems portfolio. The Head of/VP of Operations will be a key architect in building an agile operations platform that supports rapid product introductions, gross margin expansion, and global competitiveness in a dynamic market. The successful candidate will bring deep, high quality and lean focused operational expertise, experience in leading global supply chains, manufacturing relocations, and the ability to scale and align operations with the expectations of a public company and evolving systems business model. Why This Role is Critical Airgain is at an inflection point, moving from component provider to a complete wireless systems innovator. This transition demands a modern operations leader who can: Drive internal and external (CM) agility to support rapid production part approval process cycles and time-to-market. Position all products in manufacturing for a seamless and rapid CM relocation Navigate the complexities of a public company environment, investor expectations. Collaborate with engineering, product, and finance teams to enable efficient and effective systems-level integration at scale. This is a rare opportunity to combine hands-on leadership with strategic influence in a growing systems company backed by global customers and market demand. Essential Function: Strategic Operations Leadership : Define and execute a global operations strategy aligned with Airgain's transformation into a systems company. Supply Chain, Logistics, & Manufacturing : Lead supply chain and logistics, contract manufacturing, and vendor management (primarily in Asia) with a focus on cost, high quality, on-time customer delivery, scalability, and resilience. Operational Agility : Build scalable, repeatable and reproducible, flexible processes and systems to support new product introductions, rapid iteration, high quality, and evolving customer requirements. Gross Margin & Cost Optimization : Drive initiatives in cost reduction, yield improvement, efficiency gains, and end-to-end value chain management, while maintaining at all times Airgain's focus on high quality. Systems & Technology Enablement : Implement and optimize ERP, product life cycle management, change management process flows, data analytics, and operational KPIs to improve decision-making, forecasting, and sales inventory and operations planning. Cross-Functional Partnership : Collaborate with engineering, product, and finance to ensure CM production readiness requirements for systems-level solutions. Governance & Compliance : Ensure compliance with public company reporting standards, regional and product requirements, SOX requirements, and ESG-related operational reporting. Team Leadership : Lead and develop a global operations team (U.S. and Asia), fostering a culture of accountability, high quality, customer focus and responsiveness, continuous improvement, and innovation. Requirements/Qualifications: 12+ years progressive experience in operations, quality management, lean manufacturing, sales inventory and operations planning, or supply chain management, including 5+ years in senior leadership. Proven track record leading global contract manufacturing (including manufacturing relocations) operations (Asia focus). Demonstrated success scaling operations for systems or hardware companies, ideally in wireless, telecom, or adjacent sectors. Experience driving gross margin improvement, COGS lean optimization, and operational scalability. Skilled in vendor negotiations, partnership management, and supplier accountability. Strong understanding of ERP systems, lean manufacturing, and operational analytics. Experience working in a public company environment, including governance, compliance, and investor-facing expectations. Exceptional leader who builds and leads a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and innovation while preserving entrepreneurial spirit and instilling structure, process, and scalability. Critical and analytical thinker who uses data-driven analysis to guide decisions and build organizational discipline. Skilled, authentic communicator and relationship builder; earns trust with internal teams, customers, and partners. Strong executive presence and ability to model and coach a high-performance culture. Growth mindset, comfortable being the face of change internally and externally. Able to travel as necessary ( 10-20% time). Strong MS office/Google suite experience. Preferred Qualifications Background in wireless systems, telecommunications, or hardware solutions. Experience in small to mid-sized growth companies transitioning to scale. Exposure to systems-level integration, where hardware, software, and connectivity converge. Familiarity with agile product development cycles and their impact on operations strategy. Benefits available to Regular Full Time Employees: Medical/Dental/Vision 401K Match ESPP Life & Disability Insurance Vacation and Sick Leave Flexible hours Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000-$220,000 + target annual bonus. Our salary ranges are determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to the role, location, job-related skills, relevant education, experience and training. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire base salary for the position across all US locations and varies by the location of the position. Our Talent team member can share more about our salary ranges and other benefits of working at name of company, which are not included in the posted base salary range. Compensation details: 00 Yearly Salary PIc180e72e5-