Manufacturing Manager

About the Company

Zippy is building India’s first screen-free AI storytelling companion for kids — blending hardware, content, and AI into a magical physical play experience. We design and manufacture smart audio devices, NFC cards, figurines, and books — and we are now entering a critical scale phase focused on cost opimization, vendor development, and manufacturing excellence.

About the Role

We’re looking for someone who can take ownership of our hardware program execution and supply chain operations. This is a cross-functional role spanning electronics, mechanical parts, vendor management, and cost engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end coordination with contract manufacturers (toys + electronics)
• Track production and product changes timelines
• Ensure alignment between engineering and manufacturer
• Drive NPI to MP (New Product Introduction to Mass Production)
• Maintain and control multi-level BOM (electronics + mechanical)
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities across:

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in manufacturing and vendor development
• Strong understanding of:
• Component sourcing and vendor development
• Experience working with contract manufacturers (India or China)
• Comfortable in early-stage startup ambiguity
• Excel / cost modeling capability
• Engineering background preferred (Mechanical / Electronics)
• Bonus:
• Experience in cost-down projects
• Experience with DFM & tooling discussions

Why Join Zippy? Early core team role, direct founder access, real ownership, hardware + AI product category creation, opportunity to build India’s next iconic kids brand.