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Zoox is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead manufacturing capacity initiatives for its autonomous vehicle fleet production. This role sits at the intersection of robotics, hardware engineering, and large-scale industrial operations.
You will own the complete lifecycle of complex manufacturing facility upgrades and production line implementations, from detailed engineering design through equipment installation and commissioning. Key responsibilities include:
• Drive planning and execution of manufacturing facility upgrades and line implementations
• Serve as primary technical liaison with equipment integrators and engineering partners, managing schedules and deliverables
• Develop project-level RASICs and build cross-functional relationships across Manufacturing, Hardware, Facilities, Program Management, and Supply Chain
• Lead and prepare updates for department, steering committee, and leadership meetings
• Own integrated program schedules, track CapEx budgets, and proactively mitigate critical path risks
This is a high-impact role requiring someone who can synthesize complex technical and financial data into actionable leadership updates, negotiate with external vendors, and drive consensus among internal technical teams.
REQUIREMENTS:
• BS/MS in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline
• 8+ years of TPM or operations experience with proven track record leading large-scale industrial CapEx projects or facility build-outs from concept to commissioning
• Track record managing complex, cross-functional programs with hard deadlines and competing priorities
• Deep technical expertise in industrial automation, production and assembly processes for mid to high volume manufacturing
• Experience in factory design, layout planning, and equipment installation
• Experience working with suppliers and partners on large capital equipment projects, including early development of project requirements and SOWs
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with external vendors and drive consensus among cross-functional technical teams
• Exceptional communication skills
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience collaborating with Product Development, Hardware Engineering on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and new product introductions (NPI)
• Experience with sensors, optics, high performance compute, telematics, or advanced hardware development and industrialization
• Experience scaling manufacturing in Robotics, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, EV, Aerospace, Data Center Hardware, or Advanced Robotics
• Proficiency with factory design tools (AutoCAD, Navisworks) and advanced program management software (Smartsheet, MS Project)
