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ZooxSenior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Capacity
Zoox seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to join the Advanced Hardware Manufacturing Operations team for an on-site position. The employer is building a purpose-built, fully…
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Zoox seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to join the Advanced Hardware Manufacturing Operations team for an on-site position. The employer is building a purpose-built, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and mobility-as-a-service ecosystem for urban areas. This role focuses on scaling manufacturing capacity for hardware assemblies on current and upcoming vehicle platforms. The position suits a strategic professional capable of steering major capital expenditure projects from initial ideas to final setup.…
Job Description
Zoox seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to join the Advanced Hardware Manufacturing Operations team for an on-site position. The employer is building a purpose-built, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and mobility-as-a-service ecosystem for urban areas. This role focuses on scaling manufacturing capacity for hardware assemblies on current and upcoming vehicle platforms. The position suits a strategic professional capable of steering major capital expenditure projects from initial ideas to final setup.
The chosen candidate will manage complete program timelines, oversee capital expenditure budgets, and navigate critical path risks. Responsibilities include handling manufacturing facility upgrades, managing relationships with external equipment providers, and collaborating across departments. The professional will serve as a key technical liaison and prepare updates for leadership.
Applicants should possess a technical educational background alongside substantial experience guiding large industrial capital projects through completion. Expertise in factory layout planning, industrial automation, and supplier negotiations is necessary. Zoox is dedicated to assembling a team with diverse experiences and backgrounds to drive innovation in robotics and autonomous mobility.
Responsibilities
- Manage the planning, engineering design, and execution of manufacturing facility upgrades and production line implementations.
- Act as the main technical contact for equipment integrators and engineering partners to oversee schedules and deliverables.
- Formulate project level RASICs and build cooperative relationships across multiple internal departments.
- Prepare and deliver status updates for department, steering group, and executive meetings.
- Oversee integrated program schedules starting from design through equipment setup and commissioning.
- Monitor capital expenditure budgets and address critical path risks to maintain operational readiness.
Requirements
- 8 or more years of technical program management or operations experience leading large-scale industrial capital expenditure projects or facility build-outs from concept to commissioning.
- Demonstrated history of managing complex, cross-functional programs under strict deadlines and competing priorities.
- Advanced technical knowledge regarding industrial automation, production, and assembly processes for mid to high volume manufacturing.
- Background in factory design, layout planning, and equipment installation.
- Experience engaging with suppliers and partners on large capital equipment projects, including drafting project requirements and Statements of Work.
- Proven negotiation skills with external vendors alongside the ability to align internal technical teams.
- Strong communication capabilities to convert technical and financial data into updates for leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working with Product Development or Hardware Engineering to guide Design for Manufacturability and support new product introductions.
- Background in developing and industrializing advanced hardware such as sensors, optics, high performance compute, or telematics.
- History of scaling manufacturing environments across robotics, automotive, electric vehicles, aerospace, consumer electronics, or data center hardware.
- Familiarity with factory design tools including AutoCAD and Navisworks.
- Proficiency in advanced program management software like Smartsheet and MS Project.
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