Production Process Manager

Company Overview

May Mobility is a self-driving technology company working to transform today's mobility landscape, by starting with a niche market – low-speed shuttles for public roadways. Our vehicles are on the streets navigating complex downtown scenarios and transporting thousands of people on their daily commute every week. We are establishing a ground game that will propel us into even larger markets in the future. 

Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, our team develops driverless technology to give people more time to laugh with friends, to solve an interesting problem, or to enjoy the world around them. We’re hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today.

Job Summary

May Mobility is entering an exciting phase of growth and our team is expanding quickly. We are looking for a Production Process Manager to design, build, and manage how we integrate our autonomous vehicle technology onto multiple vehicle platforms, leaning heavily on your previous experience with Lean/TPS. This is a unique opportunity to play a prominent role in setting strategy for scaling vehicle autonomy integration throughput, quality, and cost in a fast growing company. This role will report to the Director of AV Production and Reliability.

Job Responsibilities

• Own the process for integrating May’s autonomous driving technology onto different platforms, including safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost
• Implement and improve the May Production System based on Toyota Production System best practices
• Lead and train the Production team on continuous improvement methods
• Play an important part of developing 3 year production strategy based on company roadmap and objectives, contribute to building company-wide processes
• Manage department P+L, resource planning, and production roadmap
• Ensure supply of spare parts is available and ships out to support site operations
• Ensure work instructions exist and are up to date for all work activities
• Take ownership of the shop floor, including cleanliness and safety protocols

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, operations, business, or commensurate experience
• 5+ years of experience in operations or production management 
• 5+ years experience with Lean production systems
• Ability to interpret engineering documents and project plans
• Analytical ability with excellent problem solving and execution skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Experience interfacing with employees at multiple levels throughout the organization
• Experience with 5S, Lean manufacturing methods
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Ability to undergo driving record check
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations
• Lean or Six Sigma certification
• Experience with assembling autonomous vehicle systems

Benefits and Perks

• Health benefits including vision and dental
• Unlimited paid vacation days and generous holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Meaningful stock options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks
• Flexible schedule around core business hours