Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing
Core
Drive scaling of vehicle production by leading new manufacturing initiatives, developing validation plans, and executing launch readiness for Zoox vehicles.
Role type
Senior Technical Program Manager (Manufacturing Engineering)
Builds
Vehicle production lines, manufacturing validation plans, and launch readiness for autonomous vehicles
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Robotics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Manufacturing program management, cross-functional project leadership, risk mitigation, cost projection, roadmap development, supplier coordination, launch readiness execution
Preferred skills
Industrial manufacturing experience (automotive, aerospace, robotics), vehicle/manufacturing validation coordination, volume production scaling
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Translate corporate strategy into detailed roadmaps and timelines; Interface with Engineering and Suppliers to define vehicle and manufacturing validation plans; Lead manufacturing strategy, assessments, and studies; Coordinate and execute launch readiness and start of production; Support vehicle assembly and test operations by ensuring cross-functional alignment; Collaborate with finance, engineering, procurement, and PMO to define and track resource requirements; Drive continuous cross-functional alignment by establishing processes and maintaining transparent communication
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC