Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

about 2 years ago
Full time role
Fremont, CA, US... more
Fremont, CA, US... more

Company

Zoox is developing the first fully electric autonomous vehicles to support low-carbon transportation and to decrease congestion and reliance on ...

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Job Description

As our Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Engineering you will support our rapidly growing Manufacturing Engineering team to drive scaling of vehicle production and support coordination of day-to-day vehicle assembly/test activities. In this high visibility role, you will work cross-functionally across Zoox (including with Logistics, Vehicle Quality, Manufacturing Diagnostics, Vehicle Engineering, Fleet Operations, and Software) to help us achieve our operational and strategic milestones. You will work with the relevant teams to develop specific department roadmaps/milestones, build project schedules, flag risks, estimate budgets, track costs, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.

Responsibilities

  • Work with team members to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
  • Support day to day vehicle assembly and test operation by ensuring cross-functional alignment and driving resolution/escalating of any roadblocks
  • Collaborate with finance, facilities, procurement, PMO, etc. to define and track resource requirements
  • Ensure every team understands deliverables and risks at all times by defining/managing processes, leading meetings, and facilitating clear cross-functional communication
  • Support key decisions by working cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and finance to reach the right conclusions

Qualifications

  • BS or MS degree in an engineering or management discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, program management
  • Experience with industrial manufacturing (i.e. automotive, aerospace, robotics, etc.) and the necessary integration with related functions (e.g. logistics, quality, design engineering)
  • Strong track record in managing complex cross-functional projects

Bonus Qualifications

  • Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments
  • An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
  • Ability to manage confidential information

Vaccine Mandate
Employees working in this position will be required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. An applicant is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Applicants will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant’s ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal and local laws.
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.
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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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