The Manufacturing Engineering team at Zoox bridges the gap between vehicle architecture and scaled, physical production by planning, developing, and implementing our advanced assembly lines. We thrive on a collaborative culture marked by openness, innovation, and supportive technical problem-solving to help make cities safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional engineering groups to shape long-term production strategies, optimize manufacturing environments, and scale our autonomous vehicle assembly. We are looking for an engineer who loves to learn, takes technical ownership of key assembly processes, and is excited to directly impact the deployment of our autonomous fleet.
This position requires ~25% travel.
In this role, you will
Develop and implement automotive body assembly equipment, tools, and scalable manufacturing processes.
Lead block planning and concept factory layouts to optimize footprint, material flow, and utility routing.
Collaborate closely with Vehicle Engineering teams during early design phases to influence product architecture for Design for Manufacturability.
Define and validate core body assembly processes, serving as a technical resource for dissimilar metal joining, structural adhesive dispensing, mechanical fastening, and automated framing.
Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including process failure mode analyses, control plans, and standard operating procedures.
Act as a primary technical liaison with external equipment integrators and toolmakers, participating in equipment validation and final commissioning.
Work collaboratively with team members to set technical standards and support junior engineers as the manufacturing organization grows.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 8 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with a focus on launching automotive Body-in-White production lines, or equivalent experience.
Technical expertise in advanced automotive joining technologies, automated framing systems, and dimensional engineering using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Experience developing technical specifications and managing deliverables with automation partners, including a willingness to travel for equipment buyoffs and line installations.
Proficiency with industry-standard design and layout software, such as CATIA and AutoCAD.
Bonus Qualifications
Experience scaling production within an automotive Body-in-White (BIW) or Paint shop environment.
Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management and Manufacturing Execution Systems integration in an automated production setting.
Experience utilizing advanced factory simulation and layout validation tools.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
- At least 8 years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Technical expertise in automotive joining technologies, automated framing systems, and dimensional engineering
- Proficiency with design and layout software, such as CATIA and AutoCAD
Zoox Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is extensive, with broad medical and vision options, company‑paid disability coverage, and multiple mental‑health resources. Feedback suggests coverage breadth and auxiliary programs support a wide range of needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid parental leave, additional pregnancy disability time, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Backup care and family‑oriented programs further reinforce support across life stages.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Day‑to‑day perks are robust, including free daily meals, fitness subsidies, commuter support, and on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits enhance convenience and workplace experience, especially for office‑based roles.
Zoox Insights
What We Do
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.
Why Work With Us
At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.
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