Operations Manager, Hardware Deployment

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

A Note on Applying

Studies show women and candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they meet 100% of the listed qualifications, while others apply after meeting 60%. If you don't check every box above but believe you can do the job, we encourage you to apply — we're looking for capability and trajectory, not a perfect checklist match.

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.