As a Technical Program Manager in Manufacturing Engineering, you will play a central role in driving the scaling of vehicle production. Serving as a vital cross-functional bridge, you will lead new manufacturing initiatives and partner with key suppliers to develop comprehensive manufacturing and vehicle validation plans. In this position, you will drive cross-program manufacturing strategies, evaluations, and studies, collaborating closely with teams including Logistics, Vehicle Quality, Manufacturing Diagnostics, Vehicle Engineering, Fleet Operations, and Software to deliver on strategic and operational milestones across Zoox. Your core responsibilities include establishing departmental roadmaps, building project schedules, proactively mitigating risks, overseeing cost projections, and communicating clear progress updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
Work with team members to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
Interface with Engineering and Suppliers to define vehicle and manufacturing validation plans for partial and full crash builds
Lead manufacturing strategy, assessments, and studies for various programs
Coordinate and execute launch readiness and start of production
Support vehicle assembly and test operations by ensuring cross-functional alignment and driving resolution/escalation of any roadblocks
Collaborate with finance, engineering, procurement, PMO, etc. to define and track resource requirements
Drive continuous cross-functional alignment by establishing processes, running meetings, and maintaining transparent communication regarding deliverables and potential risks
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 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
Experience coordinating vehicle/manufacturing validation activities (e.g., crash builds) with external partners and suppliers is a plus
Bonus Qualifications
Building 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
Experience in launch and scaling of volume production
Skills Required
- BS or MS degree in engineering or management
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing program management
- Experience with industrial manufacturing, such as automotive, aerospace, or robotics
- Experience integrating manufacturing with logistics, quality, and design engineering functions
- Strong track record managing complex cross-functional projects
- Experience coordinating vehicle or manufacturing validation activities with external partners and suppliers, such as crash builds
- Experience launching and scaling volume production
- Ability to build relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions
- Ability to provide clear, concise, audience-appropriate communications
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.
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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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