Operations Manager, Hardware Deployment
Other Engineering, Operations · Full-time
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
About Mecka AI
Mecka AI is building the data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI.
We design and operate global systems for data capture, data labeling, and hardware-enabled workflows used by leading AI labs and robotics companies to train and validate humanoid and embodied AI systems.
We work closely with frontier robotics teams to bridge real-world data, simulation, learning-based systems, and deployed hardware.
About Mecka AI
Mecka AI is building the data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI.
We design, manufacture, and deploy camera systems, sensors, and data capture hardware that operate in real-world environments and power next-generation robotics and AI models. Our hardware is deployed globally, and execution across manufacturing, logistics, and deployment is critical to our success.
Our Mission
Robotics will become the largest industry in human history — larger than anything that has come before it. As intelligent machines move into the physical world, they will dramatically expand global GDP, raise the material standard of living for everyone, and ultimately help make humanity a multiplanetary civilization. None of that happens without one thing: enormous amounts of high-quality, real-world data.
Mecka AI builds that foundation. We are the data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI — the substrate that teaches machines to perceive, reason, and act in reality. Get this right, and we accelerate the most important technological transition of our time.
Our Culture
Excellence as the baseline. We hold an extremely high bar and expect the best work of your career. Mediocrity isn't interesting to us.
Highly technical. We reason from first principles, not by analogy. The best argument wins — regardless of title or tenure.
Truth-seeking. We are relentlessly honest with ourselves and each other. We chase reality — measured, not assumed — and kill our own bad ideas fast.
Maniacal urgency. The work matters and the clock is real. We move fast, ship, measure, and iterate.
Extreme ownership. You own outcomes end-to-end — no hand-offs, no excuses, no waiting for permission.
Hardcore. This is a high-intensity environment for people who want to do the defining work of their lives.
The Role
We’re hiring an Operations Manager based in Shenzhen, China to own hardware operations, logistics, supplier relationships, and global deployments.
This is a hands-on operator role for someone who has worked close to hardware production and understands how things actually get built, shipped, and deployed. You will sit between our hardware engineering team, suppliers, and global partners to ensure hardware moves smoothly from factory → warehouse → deployment.
This role is execution-heavy and requires strong judgment, ownership, and follow-through.
What You’ll Work On
Hardware Production & Supply Chain
Support production and rollout of cameras, sensors, and data capture equipment
Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers in China
Track production timelines, BOM changes, and build readiness
Identify risks and bottlenecks early and resolve them quickly
Global Logistics & Shipping
Own end-to-end logistics for shipping hardware to partner countries worldwide
Coordinate international shipping, customs, and import/export requirements
Optimize shipping timelines and costs across regions
Ensure hardware arrives on time and ready for deployment
Supplier Management & Negotiation
Manage relationships with hardware suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors
Negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQs, and service agreements
Source new suppliers as needed to support scaling and redundancy
Maintain clear documentation and agreements with partners
Deployment & Cross-Team Coordination
Coordinate hardware readiness for deployments with field and ops teams
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Communicate closely with the hardware engineering team on:
Build status
Design changes
Production issues
Support deployment logistics and on-the-ground execution when needed
Process & Operational Excellence
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Build and improve operational processes for:
Hardware tracking
Inventory management
Shipping workflows
Maintain clear documentation and reporting for leadership
Continuously improve speed, reliability, and cost efficiency
Who You Are
Required Experience
Proven experience in hardware operations, manufacturing, or supply chain
Hands-on experience working with hardware production in China
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Strong understanding of:
Hardware logistics
International shipping
Supplier management
Experience coordinating with engineering teams on hardware builds and changes
You Are
A strong operator with a bias toward execution
Comfortable owning problems end-to-end
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple moving parts
Clear communicator between technical and non-technical teams
Strong Plus
Experience supporting global hardware deployments
Familiarity with cameras, sensors, or electronics manufacturing
Experience negotiating supplier contracts and agreements
Inclusive Hiring at Mecka
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive candidate experience. Should you require any accommodation whatsoever during the interview process, please inform us without any hesitation. Mecka is dedicated to ensuring equal treatment and opportunity in all phases of recruitment, selection, and employment, in compliance with employment law. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other protected category. Mecka is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture of inclusivity and maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
Mecka uses artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly to support administrative and efficiency-focused aspects of our recruitment process. This includes activities such as drafting job descriptions, generating interview questions, note-taking and recordings, and supporting sourcing and scheduling workflows. All candidate evaluations, interviews, and hiring decisions are made by members of the Mecka team. While AI tools may assist with screening and assessment, they do not replace human judgment in selection decisions. Our use of AI is intended to streamline routine tasks, improve consistency, and enhance the overall candidate experience. We are committed to upholding principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability in all hiring activities. Mecka regularly reviews its recruitment practices to mitigate bias and to ensure alignment with applicable laws and evolving best practices.