Zoox
Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing
- Compensation
- $160K–$203K / yr
- Location
- Hayward, CA, US
- Arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Level
- Manager
- Posted
- 15 September 2026 (15 days ago)
Checked 14 days agoApplications go to the employer, never to RoleSprint
About this role
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
Locations
- Hayward, CA, US
- Fremont, CA, US
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Published 15 September 2026, last checked 14 days ago. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.