Senior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Engineering/General Assembly
As our Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Operations, on the Manufacturing Engineering/General Assembly team, you will support our rapidly growing team to drive the scaling of vehicle production and support the coordination of day-to-day vehicle operation activities. In this high-visibility role, you will work cross-functionally across Zoox (including with Production, Logistics, Procurement, Vehicle Engineering, Fleet Operations, and Software) to help us achieve our operational and strategic milestones. You will work with the relevant teams to develop roadmaps/milestones, facilitate cross-functional alignment, flag risks, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.
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Support the Operations team to manage and ensure consistent adherence to all functional and quality standards for our vehicles across all Zoox manufacturing facilities.
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Drive cross-functional teams to achieve production ramp readiness, translating design concepts and supply chain readiness into scalable manufacturing operations.
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Drive resolution for day-to-day vehicle manufacturing issues, escalating roadblocks as necessary, and ensuring robust cross-functional alignment.
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Establish critical performance metrics to monitor production stability and resolution cycles. Deliver regular executive briefings to ensure cross-functional visibility and strategic alignment.
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Support vehicle production from initial concept and prototyping through to final, high-volume manufacturing.
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Define and manage processes to ensure all teams clearly understand deliverables and risks, facilitating clear, cross-functional communication and discussions at all times.
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Effective communicator at all organizational levels, skilled at conflict resolution, driving results through influence, and building strong relationships. Crucially, they maintain composure and professionalism even in demanding situations.
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BS or MS degree in an engineering or management discipline
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5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, and/or program management
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Proven ability to manage and execute on complex, integrated products (e.g., in automotive, aerospace, or robotics).
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Strong track record in managing complex cross-functional programs
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An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
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Experience in the launch and scaling of volume production.
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Operations management in an automotive manufacturing environment
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Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
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