Supply Chain Manager – Optical Switch Hardware

Job overview

The Supply Chain Manager – Optical Switch Hardware role is onsite in Santa Clara, CA. The annual salary range is $180,000–$230,000. nEye.ai develops optical circuit switches intended to improve data-center performance, efficiency, and scalability for AI processing. The manager builds and leads the company’s end-to-end supply chain as it scales hardware manufacturing. The role connects suppliers, materials planning, operational systems, and engineering workflows to support reliable production readiness.

What you'll do

• Design and scale supply chain processes, workflows, policies, and reporting
• develop a roadmap aligned with company growth and manufacturing ramp
• define ERP, MES, and PLM requirements and own supply chain data accuracy and adoption
• manage forecasts, safety stock, build plans, purchasing, logistics, inventory, and traceability
• identify and mitigate supply risks
• coordinate BOM accuracy, approved vendor lists, engineering changes, and production readiness
• qualify and manage suppliers and negotiate supply agreements, lead times, pricing, and capacity.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

supply chain manager

neye.ai

santa clara ca

optical switches

semiconductor

mems

silicon photonics

erp

mes

plm

$180k–$230k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Foundational role building the supply chain function for an early-stage hardware company; requires 8+ years of relevant experience and semiconductor experience.

About the employer

nEye.ai is hiring for this role. Industry: Electronic Computer Manufacturing. Sector: 33.