Zoox is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join our Chassis Structures team.
In this role, you will act as the point person between design and manufacturing, working to identify manufacturing issues, develop solutions with design engineers, and implement improvements to the production line with manufacturing partners.
You will collaborate closely with the design and manufacturing teams to ensure the successful delivery of systems and assemblies from conception to the start of production.
It is crucial to build and manage key relationships with Zoox's supplier network while Zoox maintains a lean and agile cross-functional team in-house.
As a key player in this process, you will use your technical knowledge to direct the effort, your expertise to ground the team, and your communication and interpersonal skills to motivate as we redefine a traditional and well-established industry.
Your responsibilities will include hands-on analysis and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems, creating and reviewing technical documentation, and supporting manufacturing and service as your systems are deployed across Zoox's autonomous fleet.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to transition into program management and make a significant impact in a dynamic and exciting industry.
Responsibilities
You will develop schedules and work with suppliers, engineers, quality, procurement, and other cross-functional teams to drive open issues to closure and ensure projects are delivered on time
You will identify and communicate program progress, challenges, and risks while proactively developing and continually updating mitigation plans with engineering
You will maintain BOMs, document and approve build processes, and support quality and cost engineering throughout the supply chain of your assemblies
You will identify, root cause, and track build/design issues that impact the vehicle production launch/production process, ultimately driving to long-term solution
You will influence system designs to improve manufacturability and strengthen operations by participating in design reviews, DFMEA, validation programs, and manufacturing mock-builds
Qualifications
B.
S.
in Mechanical Engineering equivalent or higher
5+ years experience in project management, automotive design, manufacturing, and/or assembly engineering,
Proficiency with project management tools (i.
e.
, issue tracking, Gantt charts, ERP, PLM, ALM) and CATIA V5/V6 CAD software, and EBOM/MBOM management
Experience with root cause analysis tools such as 8D, Fishbone analysis, etc
Excellent communication/collaboration skills with peers, suppliers, manufacturing, management
Familiarity with hardware product development and manufacturing processes
Demonstrated delivery of components with external design suppliers and contract manufacturers
Track record in managing complex cross-functional projects
Bonus Qualifications
Experience at automotive OEM
New Product Introduction experience
Vehicle CAN/Firmware experience
Polarion, Jira, and Confluence experience.
Compensation
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights.
The salary range for this position is $116,000 to $189,000.
A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package.
Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level.
Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance.
The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.
g.
sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
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.